Meaning
Use "let me check" when you want to confirm something before taking action. When you say this phrase there’s an added meaning of "hold on" or "wait a moment".
Today's Sentences
- Let me check my e-mail.
- Let me check my calendar.
- Let me check with my colleague.
- Let me check with her.
- Let me check with the kitchen.
- Writer's Note
01
Let me check my e-mail.
Situation 1
Have you heard back from the realtor?
Let me check my e-mail.
It would be great if she found some midtown.
Looks like she wrote us back last night!
Situation 2
Do you have the contacts for our weekend clients?
I do.
Let me check my e-mail.
Thanks for forwarding the list.
No problem.
02
Let me check my calendar.
Situation 1
Can you meet on the week of the 19th?
Let me check my calendar.
Sure.
It looks like I’m free on Tuesday and Friday that week.
Situation 2
I’d like to make a reservation for an art class this month.
Let me check my calendar.
We have spots available on the 8th, 16th, and 17th.
I’ll come on the 16th.
Great, you’re booked!
03
Let me check with my colleague.
Situation 1
Do you know who is teaching this lecture?
I thought it was me but let me check with my colleague.
Sure, just wanted to confirm before the semester starts.
Of course!
Situation 2
I’m going to start an office lottery pool.
Ok, let me check with my colleagues.
The majority of votes wins!
I’ll keep track and let you know.
04
Let me check with her.
Situation 1
Do you want to go on a family vacation?
Sure!
It’s been awhile.
Should we ask my mom to come with us?
Of course! Let me check with her.
Situation 2
Can you get Cecilia to book a meeting for tomorrow morning?
Let me check with her.
Sure.
I just want everyone on board with this project.
Understood.
05
Let me check with the kitchen.
Situation 1
Is it possible to reheat my steak please?
Let me check with the kitchen.
Sorry, we’ve been busy catching up.
No problem.
I’ll be right back.
Situation 2
We’d like to order a dessert that isn’t on the menu.
What would you like to order?
I had the Warm Apple Crisp last time.
Let me check with the kitchen.
Writer's Note
Similar phrases depending on the situation:
- Let me double check - used when someone asks you to confirm something after you've already checked. For example, 'Can you see if there any larger rooms available?' 'Let me double check for you.'
- Let me see - used when you want to think for a moment before saying something. For example, 'Do you know where I can find taco seasoning?' 'Let me see-it should be in Aisle 4.'
- Let me go see - similar to 'let me see' refer to #2.
Try it out! After all, practice makes perfect right? Replace the sentences with some of these new phrases you've learned. Record or write them out. Or leave us a comment as practice. We'd love to check them for you! Cheers!🍺
Let me check the delivery app!
Hello Sue Baloo,
Thanks for visiting us and spending the time to write us a comment.
And guess what? Your sentence is spot-on! Great job🤩!
Keep on practicing and be consistent.
See you soon! Have an awesome day.