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glance over
/ɡlɑːns ˈoʊvər/◆phrasal verb
look at quickly
She glanced over the document before signing it.
She quickly looked at the document before signing it.
informal
To look at something quickly, often to get a general idea or check for errors.
He glanced over his notes before the presentation.
He quickly looked at his notes before the presentation.
Can you glance over this report and tell me if anything stands out?
Can you quickly look at this report and tell me if anything stands out?
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when referring to reviewing something briefly.
Collocations
glance over somethingto quickly look at somethingglance over a documentto quickly review a document
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'glance over' when you want to describe quickly looking at something, such as a document or a list.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
While 'glance over' is often used informally, it can also be used in professional settings when referring to a quick review.
Word Origin
The verb 'glance' comes from the Old English 'glancian,' meaning to look quickly or sideways. The preposition 'over' indicates a quick look at something.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used when someone wants to review something quickly without going into detail. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
glance
to look quickly
rootover
indicating a quick look at something
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