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have a check vs give it a check

Both 'have a check' and 'give it a check' are correct phrases. However, they're used in slightly different contexts. 'Have a check' is more commonly used in British English to mean to inspect or examine something. On the other hand, 'give it a check' is more commonly used in American English to mean to verify or confirm something.
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have a check

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to mean to inspect or examine something.

This phrase is often used in British English to ask someone to inspect or examine something. It is commonly used in informal contexts.

Examples:

  • Could you have a check of the document before sending it out?
  • I'll have a check of the engine to see what's wrong.
  • Nov 2, 2011 ... Can I say "Pleas have a check at sth."? Or check only means examine when it's a verb? Many thanks!!
  • Nov 2, 2022 ... According to this NGram graph, "Let's have a look" is used about five hundred times as often as "Let's have a check", and even that over ...
  • Feb 12, 2010 ... Hi Everybody, I'd like to know if there is any different between "I'll have a check" and "I'll check it. Thanks.
  • Aug 25, 2019 ... For fastest start possible, just start the engine while the fuel pump is still priming. I don't have a check valve anywhere in the system and ...
  • Apr 6, 2019 ... No, you must have a check on paper to make it negotiable. There are vendors that will try to tell you it is legal, but only your bank could ...
  • Jun 15, 2024 ... As a host, why do you have a check in window? Are you flexible with it? What happens when checking in after this? Just trying to gain insight ...
  • Dec 12, 2011 ... They have the routing and account numbers preprinted with MICR font and magnetic (I presume...) ink, but they don't have a check number. Is it ...
  • Oct 12, 2021 ... I have a check from Wells Fargo that i want to cash. I also have a negative balance in my Wells Fargo bank account. If i go to wells Fargo ...
  • Jul 14, 2018 ... I have a database where I have a check box that'll indicate that a material has arrived. Im trying to have a formular to automatically record the date the ...
  • Should every field in an Oracle database have a check constraint if possible? Ask Question. Asked 15 years ago. Modified 8 years, 11 months ago.

Alternatives:

  • take a look
  • inspect it
  • examine it
  • check it out
  • have a look

give it a check

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English to mean to verify or confirm something.

This phrase is often used in American English to ask someone to verify or confirm something. It is commonly used in informal contexts.

Examples:

  • Can you give it a check to make sure everything is correct?
  • I'll give it a check before we finalize the report.
  • Apr 25, 2022 ... Give it a check out over durrr. You'll be seeing me in a few episodes :) . . . #billythekid #amblintv. Ana Carolina and 89 others. 󰤥 90. 󰤦 18.
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  • Dec 28, 2023 ... But rules are rules. I might give it a check later). Which is the next one you want to go? General Discussion.
  • May 29, 2024 ... 935 likes, 4 comments - dailymemes on May 29, 2024: "Gotta give it a check ✔️".
  • Jan 11, 2022 ... [Shora Lighting System] Just update the plugin version to 1.4b. Optimization, shadow shapes fixes and more! Give it a check if you're interested ...
  • Nov 23, 2022 ... Always check though, that is what I use the checks for - 'hey there might be a problem' give it a check and validate. However if you do have ...
  • Sep 5, 2018 ... Might want to give it a check before anything. It is a super easy fix. Sliding in here to say thanks for your contribution to this thread! I've ...
  • Oct 25, 2023 ... Tagging @dan as well so he can give it a check. michaeln October 26, 2023, 12:35pm 4. Re. selectors, I applied the element's class - although ...
  • May 14, 2022 ... You still have the Module when you're on Forge, give it a check if you would, on Forge. kakaroto May 14, 2022, 10:41pm 7. I'd recommend you ...

Alternatives:

  • verify it
  • confirm it
  • check it out
  • take a look
  • inspect it

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