Cast/runan eye/your eyes over something
verb phrase
To quickly look at or read something.
Can you cast an eye over my essay before I submit it?
Often appears as...
- cast an eye over documents
- run an eye over a report
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb phrase
To quickly look at or read something.
Can you cast an eye over my essay before I submit it?
Often appears as...
- cast an eye over documents
- run an eye over a report
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Brief Check
Use when suggesting a quick review without going into detail.
Could you cast your eyes over this email to ensure I've covered everything?
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
The phrase adds a casual tone and suggests the task is not burdensome.
When you have time, run your eye over these photos and tell me what you think.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Comprehensive
It implies a surface-level engagement, not an in-depth analysis.
I'll cast an eye over the proposal during lunch and get back to you with any thoughts.
Pro Tip 1/3Brief Check
Use when suggesting a quick review without going into detail.
Could you cast your eyes over this email to ensure I've covered everything?
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
The phrase adds a casual tone and suggests the task is not burdensome.
When you have time, run your eye over these photos and tell me what you think.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Comprehensive
It implies a surface-level engagement, not an in-depth analysis.
I'll cast an eye over the proposal during lunch and get back to you with any thoughts.
Pro Tip 1/3Brief Check
Use when suggesting a quick review without going into detail.
Could you cast your eyes over this email to ensure I've covered everything?
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
The phrase adds a casual tone and suggests the task is not burdensome.
When you have time, run your eye over these photos and tell me what you think.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Comprehensive
It implies a surface-level engagement, not an in-depth analysis.
I'll cast an eye over the proposal during lunch and get back to you with any thoughts.
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