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having had a look vs I have a look

The phrases "having had a look" and "I have a look" have different meanings and contexts. "Having had a look" is used to indicate that someone has already looked at something, while "I have a look" is used to express the intention of looking at something. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

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having had a look

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone has already looked at something.

This phrase is used to talk about the action of looking at something that has already been done. It is often used in past contexts to describe completed actions.

Examples:

Having had a look at the report, I can confirm that it is accurate.
She decided to buy the dress after having had a look at it in the store.

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The Members having had a look at this problem carefully will certainly be interested in this.
The Legal Affairs Committee, having had a look at it last week, concluded that the same objection concerning the legal basis applies because there is still an attempt, under Article 37, to bring together agricultural and synthetic ethyl alcohol.
Political groups: Having had a look at some of the issues for the coming year, we asked the leaders of the political groups in the Parliament what they thought were going to be the big issues of 2006.
It's worth having a look at.
- Just having a look, boss.
Yes, just in the area having a look around.
Just having a look-see in Ramon Prado's car.
We're having a look in Toby Cavanaugh's locker.
Fancy having a look at the Sydney Opera House?
And I've been having a look at this sick note.
To be honest, I won't mind having a look myself.
So yesterday we were having a look at making up equations with algebra.
Having a look at this chequebook, I don't think he ever stepped foot into a bank.
There's no harm in just having a look.
I'm just having a look at the wall.
You know, having a look around, at first sight, threequartersof theboys are minors here.
Yes, just having a look at it, dear.
Would you mind having a look, Doctor?
Don't be alarmed... we're just having a look around, Mrs Carter.
I'm sorry, I was just having a look around and I ended up here.

Alternatives:

having a look
having looked at
having checked out
having examined
having inspected

I have a look

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the intention of looking at something.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker intends to look at something in the present or future. It is often used to express curiosity or interest in examining something.

Examples:

I have a look at the new book in the bookstore.
Let me have a look at that document before you send it.

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Can I have a look, darling?
Can I have a look, darling?
Might I have a look at my old bedroom?
May I have a look at your sword?
Can I have a look around?
May I have a look at some of your books?
Could I have a look at her teeth?
May I have a look at that bag, please?
- Can I have a look at that?
Can I have a look, please?
Mind if I have a look around for your safety?
For what? -Officers, may I have a look at that?
Can I have a look at your hands for a moment?
I do not wish to seem petty, but may I have a look at those dice?
Do you mind if I have a look at it?
Now can I have a look at your mobile phone, please?
Can I... Can I have a look at that?
Well, then I guess you won't mind if I have a look around, you know, for old times' sake.
I have a look, OK?
Might I have a look at your paper?

Alternatives:

I will take a look
I am going to check it out
I will examine it
I will inspect it
I will give it a look

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