see about
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle about
Meanings
Arrange something or take action to solve it
Why “about”? Attention turns toward a task so someone can arrange or deal with it.
“I will see about booking a table.”
“Can you see about the broken window?”
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“I will see about booking a table.” What does it mean?
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see off
Same base verb: see
Repel a rival successfully
see over
Same base verb: see
Visit a property or place to inspect it carefully
see past
Same base verb: see
Recognise the truth beyond an appearance or excuse
see through
Same base verb: see
Help someone survive a hard period; Recognise the truth behind a deception; Continue with a difficult task to its end
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