{"id":7167,"date":"2025-08-18T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=7167"},"modified":"2025-08-29T07:54:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T07:54:52","slug":"phrasal-verbs-check","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/","title":{"rendered":"Check It Out! Phrasal Verbs and Idioms With \"Check\""},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Phrasal_Verbs_With_%E2%80%9CCheck%E2%80%9D\" >Phrasal Verbs With &#8220;Check&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_in\" >Check in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_out\" >Check out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_off\" >Check off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_over\" >Check over<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_up_on\" >Check up on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_on\" >Check on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_back\" >Check back<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Other_Expressions_With_%E2%80%9CCheck%E2%80%9D\" >Other Expressions With &#8220;Check&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Checkmate\" >Checkmate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Checks_and_balances\" >Checks and balances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Check_baggage\" >Check baggage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-check\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Phrasal verbs let you use short, simple words in many useful ways. This time, we'll look at new meanings that come from adding prepositions to \"check.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic verb means \"to look and make sure something is present or correct,\" and this idea is part of many of the examples below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might know some of these phrasal verbs already, but a few might surprise you! Let's take a closer look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phrasal_Verbs_With_%E2%80%9CCheck%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Phrasal Verbs With &#8220;Check&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085548\/shutterstock_1477775297-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A couple checking in at a hotel's front desk\" class=\"wp-image-7171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085548\/shutterstock_1477775297-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085548\/shutterstock_1477775297-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085548\/shutterstock_1477775297-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085548\/shutterstock_1477775297-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085548\/shutterstock_1477775297-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_in\"><\/span><strong>Check in<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you've ever flown on an airplane or visited a hotel, then you've probably heard this before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Checking in\" is confirming that you are present and ready for an event or activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Please go to gate 36 to <strong>check in<\/strong> for your flight.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used as an adjective, as in a \"check-in counter.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_out\"><\/span><strong>Check out<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you \"check out,\" you officially finish some business or an activity. We don't use it for flights, but it is common at hotels and when shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We have to <strong>check out<\/strong> of our hotel room by 10 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you're ready to <strong>check out<\/strong>, our cash registers are near the entrance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used as an adjective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <strong>checkout<\/strong> desk is located on the second floor.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, \"check out\" is an informal way to say \"look.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Check out<\/strong> this painting I just finished. I'm pretty proud of it!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Check out<\/strong> that woman over there with the dark hair. She's beautiful.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/12-phrasal-verbs-using-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 Phrasal Verbs Using \"Look\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_off\"><\/span><strong>Check off<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085655\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3933690-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman checking off items on her to-do list\" class=\"wp-image-7172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085655\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3933690-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085655\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3933690-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085655\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3933690-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085655\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3933690-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085655\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3933690-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each time you complete an item on a list, you \"check it off,\" or make a mark next to it to show that it's done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We use this expression even if the list is only in our heads and not written down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Once I've gone to the bank and the laundromat, I can <strong>check off<\/strong> all of my tasks for the day.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I'm almost done; I only have one more item on my list to <strong>check off<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_over\"><\/span><strong>Check over<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Checking over\" something is reviewing it carefully to make sure everything is correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Could you <strong>check over<\/strong> my email before I send it to the client?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My son asked me to <strong>check over <\/strong>his homework before leaving for school.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_up_on\"><\/span><strong>Check up on<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you \"check up on\" someone, you look to make sure they're safe and healthy, either physically or mentally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Jane seemed pretty upset the last time I saw her, so I'm going to <strong>check up on her<\/strong> to see if she's OK.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We went to the hospital to <strong>check up on Jeff <\/strong>every week until he felt better.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The noun \"checkup\" is used specifically for visits to doctors, dentists and other medical professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I have an appointment for a medical <strong>checkup<\/strong> at 3 p.m. today.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>How long has it been since your last <strong>checkup<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_on\"><\/span><strong>Check on<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Checking on\" is looking to see that things are generally in a good state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike \"check up on,\" with this phrasal verb, there is no particular reason to be worried or concerned about anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I'm going to go <strong>check on<\/strong> the baby.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used to talk about non-living things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Can you <strong>check on<\/strong> the turkey in the oven to make sure it still looks good?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The boss is coming today to <strong>check on<\/strong> the project's status.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_back\"><\/span><strong>Check back<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Check back\" basically means \"to contact again.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>He doesn't have the information now, so I'll <strong>check back<\/strong> with him next week.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>She's not here now, but please <strong>check back<\/strong> in an hour.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Expressions_With_%E2%80%9CCheck%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Other Expressions With &#8220;Check&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085907\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6115019-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A confident boy playing chess and smiling at his opponent\" class=\"wp-image-7173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085907\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6115019-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085907\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6115019-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085907\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6115019-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085907\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6115019-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/12085907\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-6115019-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checkmate\"><\/span><strong>Checkmate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: \"I win.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of several common expressions that come from <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/checkmate-english-expressions-from-chess\/gXroglCXEeugP0OVbSnb4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chess<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You won the baking contest last year, but I have the better pound cake now. <strong>Checkmate<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checks_and_balances\"><\/span><strong>Checks and balances<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: a system of rules that stops one person or group from having too much power or control<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our organization is built on a system of <strong>checks and balances<\/strong> to make sure everything is fair.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_baggage\"><\/span><strong>Check baggage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning: to give bags to an airline employee before a flight<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141615\/avatar_14.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">Are you <strong>checking<\/strong> any <strong>baggage<\/strong>?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141619\/avatar_15.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">No, I'm only traveling with my backpack.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you listen carefully, you'll notice phrasal verbs everywhere in English communication. To learn more, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our post<\/a> that links to every article on phrasal verbs we've written about on the blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, book a lesson with an <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engoo<\/a> tutor and practice using these verbs and expressions in a real conversation today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phrasal verbs let you use short, simple words in many useful ways. 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