check that

phrase

informal
—used to take back or correct a previous statement
"Sir, I don't know why but there must be a foot or two of water coming down Claiborne. No, check that—three feet."—Christopher Cooper and Robert Block

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Most Americans don’t trust that any of it will actually work, and reporting shows kids find ways around the checks that do exist, including drawing on facial hair to fool age-estimation software. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 The booking system lacked authorization checks that should have prevented one user from canceling another person's reservation. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Police discovered the bodies on July 28 after being called for a wellness check that evening. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Officers also found numerous identification cards, Social Security cards, and checks that did not belong to Bryant or her passenger, according to police. — Bay City News, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for check that

Word History

First Known Use

2003, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of check that was in 2003

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Browse Nearby Words

check/take/feel someone's pulse
check that
check through
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“Check that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/check%20that. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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