see about

To speak to someone in order to discuss a particular matter.

• See your teacher about the homework.
• I saw the manager about my missing pay.
• Have you seen anyone about your back pain?

How to use it: see someone about something (You should see a doctor about that cough.)

Similar words: consult, speak to

Common phrases: see someone about something, see someone about repairs

To deal with something that needs attention or arrange for it to be done.

• I will see about dinner.
• She saw about getting the window repaired.
• Have you seen about our tickets yet?

How to use it: see about something (I will see about the repairs tomorrow.); see about doing something (Can you see about booking a table?)

Similar words: attend to, take care of, deal with

Common phrases: see about something, see about doing something

To look for information or check whether something is possible or true.

• I will see about a room.
• She saw about cheaper flights before making a booking.
• We will see about that when we know the facts.

How to use it: see about something (I will see about the price before we decide.)

Similar words: inquire about, check on, look into

Common phrases: see about something, see about a room