1 B1 idiomatic informal
To arrange, organise, or attend to something that needs dealing with
"I'll see about getting us a table at the restaurant for Saturday evening."
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see about
B1 informal inseparable transitive
To attend to, arrange, or enquire into something that needs dealing with
In plain English
To take care of something or find out about something
What does "see about" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 idiomatic informal
To investigate or enquire into something before making a decision
"I need to see about whether the flight times can be changed."
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3 B1 idiomatic informal
(Used in the phrase 'we'll see about that') To express determination to challenge or prevent something
"'I'm not coming to school tomorrow.' 'We'll see about that,' said his mother."
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We'll see about that.
— Common idiomatic expression in English; widely used in literature and film, e.g. various Dickens novels
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Usage tip
Very common in everyday British and American English. Often used when someone says they will look into a matter, arrange something, or deal with it. Can also be used sarcastically to imply a challenge: 'We'll see about that!' The gerund ('seeing about') is also common.
Words that pair with "see about"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
that it repairs ticket getting what
How to conjugate "see about"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
see about
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sees about
he/she/it
Past simple
saw about
yesterday
Past participle
seen about
have + pp
-ing form
seeing about
continuous
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