Question 1

What does "see about" mean?

Accepted Answer

To arrange, organise, or attend to something that needs dealing with

Question 2

How do you use "see about" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I'll see about getting us a table at the restaurant for Saturday evening.

Question 3

Is "see about" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"see about" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. 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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