"took a look at"/"looked at"
She handed me the picture and I took a look at it.
She handed me the picture and I looked at it.
Does "took a look at" imply a briefer look than "looked at"?
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anonymous Does "took a look at" imply a briefer look than "looked at"? That's how I take it, yes. CJ
- anonymous Does "took a look at" imply a briefer look than "looked at"?
- That's how I take it, yes.
- CJ
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anonymousDoes "took a look at" imply a briefer look than "looked at"?
That's how I take it, yes.
CJ
0The second sentence might suggest a longer "look", but the actual length of the look would depend on the context that each sentence appears in. For example:
She handed me the picture and I took a look at it. It was an old photo, worn with age, and I had trouble making out the individuals in it. (This would suggest a long examination of the picture because to its condition.)
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