see about someone

see about someone
see about (someone/something) to get information about someone or something.

I'll see about movie times and call you back.

I know Janet and Tom aren't interested in bicycling, but let's see about Helen.


New idioms dictionary. 2014.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

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