let's see

let's see

1. Let's find out. Before you get too discouraged, let's see what the building inspector has to say.
2. A phrase used to indicate that one is trying to think of or remember something or to look for some information. A: "When can I come in for an appointment?" B: "Let's see. There's an opening at 3 o'clock tomorrow, if that works for you."
See also: see
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • leave it at that
  • let's get out of here
  • let us say...
  • let's say
  • let's go
  • the finishing touch
  • finishing touch
  • let's rock and roll
  • Let's rock and roll!
  • let's get the/this show on the road
References in periodicals archive
But now that they are going to be split up, let's see how they react.
But with games under his belt at 10, let's sees how he goes.
Now Welsh stars must show their worth for regions
Let's see how this strategy works in a hypothetical situation.
Investigating on-site incidents and accidents; Excerpted from the new book Investigations in Long-Term Care Facilities: Implementing a Standardized Model
Again, I'm just not convinced that the public policysetters believe that "Let's see if we can get back as close as we can to the year 2000 because there's part of living in 2005 that is uncomfortable." What I believe we can do, through implementation guidance, is make some progress on the objective of efficiency and effectiveness.
In defense of Sarbox: despite "noise" from some CEOs, Deloitte's James Quigley says Sarbanes-Oxley is working well
HAL: Let's see if our readers agree: If you think the storage industry is going to be saved by the supply side--by OEM sales to new products with built-in storage--email me at hal_glatzer@wwpi.com.
UP AND DOWN, TOO