see about
To take care of something or find out about something
Meanings
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."
To investigate or enquire into something before making a decision
"I need to see about whether the flight times can be changed."
(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."
"We'll see about that."
— Common idiomatic expression in English; widely used in literature and film, e.g. various Dickens novels
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.
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