see to (something)

to be sure that something is done.

Would you see to those inquiries before you leave today?

Usage notes: often used in the form see to it:

Tom was a good friend, so we saw to it that he got some help when he needed it.

See to it that you are here promptly at nine o'clock tomorrow.

• give the nod
• give the old heave ho
• give the once-over
• give the push
• give the right of first refusal
• give the right to first refusal
• give the rough side of tongue
• give the rough side of your tongue
• give the runaround
• give the sack
• give the shaft
• give the shits
• give the shivers
• give the slip
• give the thumbs down
• point out
• point out something
• point the finger at
• point the finger at someone
• point the way
• point the way to
• point the way to something
• point up
• point up something
• poisoned chalice