check it out
idiom
—used to direct someone's attention to something
Check it out—they've got that new book in stock.
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Fernandez’s defense attorney said a fight had broken out, and the dad ran across the street to check it out when his son ran after him and was hit.
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Anyone can check it out, but it’s geared toward cluing in ranchers in an effort to prevent wolf-livestock conflict.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
To be able to have an actual brick and mortar and see people coming in to check it out has been so exciting.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Beats Pill Portable Bluetooth Speaker This Beats portable speaker had been sitting in Montag’s cart for a while when Pratt decided to check it out for her.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 7 May 2025
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Anyone can check it out, but it’s geared toward cluing in ranchers in an effort to prevent wolf-livestock conflict.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
To be able to have an actual brick and mortar and see people coming in to check it out has been so exciting.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Beats Pill Portable Bluetooth Speaker This Beats portable speaker had been sitting in Montag’s cart for a while when Pratt decided to check it out for her.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 7 May 2025
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“Check it out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/check%20it%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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