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Usenet Posted 18 years ago
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Difference between have a look and take a look

Is there any semantic (or any other) difference between the expressions 'have a look' and 'take a look'?
  

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[/nq] I don't think so. It may be a simplistic assumption, but I think the former is British and the latter American. I may be wrong.

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  • [/nq] I don't think so.
  • It may be a simplistic assumption, but I think the former is British and the latter American.
  • I may be wrong.
  • They're pretty much a matter of preference now, though.
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[nq:1]Is there any semantic (or any other) difference between the expressions 'have a look' and 'take a look'?[/nq]
I don't think so. It may be a simplistic assumption, but I think the former is British and the latter American. I may be wrong. They're pretty much a matter of preference now, though.
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[nq:1]Is there any semantic (or any other) difference between the expressions 'have a look' and 'take a look'?[/nq]
To me, "have a look" seems less immediate than "take a look." It might not happen as soon, or it might take longer to complete.

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