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Peek in vs Peek into

Both 'peek in' and 'peek into' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Peek in' is used when referring to looking briefly or quickly inside something, like a room or a box. On the other hand, 'peek into' is used when talking about investigating or examining something more deeply or thoroughly.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 680 views

Peek in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to looking briefly or quickly inside something.

Use 'peek in' when you want to describe a quick or brief look inside something, like a room or a box.

Examples:

  • She peeked in the room to see if anyone was there.
  • I'll just peek in the box to check if the keys are inside.
  • Now everyone wants to stick theirs in my business and... Peek in my window and...
  • You don't even take a little peek in this bag.
  • And take a peek in there.
  • You know they peek in your medicine cabinet.
  • Although I don't mind if someone sneaks a peek in my direction, for obvious reasons.
  • But as long as you're there, take a peek in the medicine cabinet.
  • May I take a peek in the kitchen?
  • No neighbors to peek in from any window.
  • Were you trying to peek in my window?
  • We'll take a peek in Planada on our way up to Mariposa.
  • Smack the sides with it if you see any heads trying to peek in without paying.
  • No. That's what they got windows for, we can peek in.
  • Well, see if you can peek in the window, see what's inside.
  • I suppose you didn't come to peek in
  • Can I at least peek in and see the kids?
  • Would you mind if we took a peek in your kitchen?
  • Would you mind if we took a peek in your kitchen?
  • You know how many brides I had to peek in on to find you?
  • We can peek in the windows.
  • You peek in their bags.

Alternatives:

  • glance inside
  • take a quick look in
  • have a brief look inside

Peek into

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about investigating or examining something more deeply or thoroughly.

Use 'peek into' when you want to describe looking into or investigating something more deeply or thoroughly, like a topic or a situation.

Examples:

  • She peeked into the history of the company before joining.
  • Let's peek into the reasons behind his sudden decision.
  • Peek into the keyhole and what do I see?
  • Peek into the future is worth a dime. [Coin clatters]
  • Peek into the keyhole and what do I see? Brent from Brunswick, keep your eyes off of me
  • Thank you for this revealing peek into the life of Johnny Blaze.
  • With a peek into our future, Natalie Keener.
  • Getting a peek into the defense mainframe.
  • I took a peek into the case file.
  • I took a peek into the case file.
  • So I take a peek into Madrigal Electromotive.
  • An image like this would be a peek into that person's mind.
  • My colleague could take a peek into his room, look for it while we're talking.
  • Ew. Not to give you too much of a peek into my personal life, but this could have been way worse.
  • You know, give me a firsthand peek into the world of law enforcement.
  • If you dare peek into one rehearsal, I will quit the play.
  • I don't think we can exactly just ring the buzzer and ask to peek into Mr. Crocker's medicine cabinet.
  • I took a peek into Lois' therapy files that Tess hacked into.
  • I thought it might be nice to give you guys a little peek into the process that I am a slave to.
  • It's like a sneak peek into the long-forgotten world of six years ago.
  • so, I take it lana hasn't gotten a peek into the confidential files of clark kent yet.
  • A privileged peek into the mysteries that could show our hero how to win this crazy game.

Alternatives:

  • look into
  • investigate further
  • examine closely

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