Take a gander Meaning in English
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ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡændɝ
TAYK uh GAN-der
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈændɐ
TAYK uh GAN-duh
Definition
This is an informal way to say 'have a look' or 'look at something briefly or curiously.'
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mainly used in spoken English. Often used to suggest someone look at something interesting or new. Common with 'at'—'take a gander at this.' Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: echar un vistazo - mirarPortuguese (BR): dar uma olhada - conferirPortuguese (PT): dar uma olhadelaChinese (Simplified): 看一看 - 瞧一瞧Chinese (Traditional): 看一看 - 瞧一瞧Hindi: एक नज़र डालनाArabic: ألقِ نظرةBengali: একবার দেখো - একবার নজর দাওRussian: взглянуть - посмотреть (неформально)Japanese: ちょっと見る - のぞくVietnamese: xem thử - ngó quaKorean: 한번 보다 - 슬쩍 보다Turkish: bir göz atmakUrdu: ایک نظر ڈالنا - دیکھ لیناIndonesian: lihat sebentar - intip
Example Sentences
Come take a gander at this picture.
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I stopped to take a gander at the new shop downtown.
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Can you take a gander at my essay before I turn it in?
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Mind if I take a gander at those tickets?
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You have to take a gander at this website—it’s hilarious!
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Before you leave, take a gander at the garden out back—it’s beautiful right now.
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