let me see

Definitions

1. 1

   Used as a filled pause to indicating thinking or pondering, not inviting hearer to…

   Used as a filled pause to indicating thinking or pondering, not inviting hearer to participate.

   • Now, let me see. When did you want the appointment?
   • Let me see. What should I make for dinner tonight?
2. 2

   Used when pondering the results of an action one is doing, or to politely ask for…

   Used when pondering the results of an action one is doing, or to politely ask for permission to do something

   • Let me see if I can find that book for you.
   • Let me see if this microphone works.
3. 3

   Used to indicate incredulity

   Used to indicate incredulity; wait a minute; hold on

   • Let me see if I understood you correctly.
   • Let me see if I have this straight.
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      Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

      Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see let, me, see.

      • […] Eric stepped in front of Shala, unaware that he was blocking her view. […] “Let me see,” Shala demanded, trying to peer around him.

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