let's see

idiom
UK: /ˌlets ˈsiː/
US: /ˌlets ˈsiː/

  1. Used to express consideration or reflection before making a decision or giving an answer.

    1. Let's see, what should we have for dinner tonight? [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's see if I remember correctly, the capital of Australia is Canberra, right? [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to indicate that you are going to check or find out something.

    1. Let's see if the store is still open. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's see what the weather will be like tomorrow before we make any plans. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to express doubt or skepticism.

    1. He says he can fix it in five minutes; let's see. [ ] [ ]
    2. She claims she's an expert, but let's see how she handles this problem. [ ] [ ]
let's see interjection

  1. An expression of anticipation or encouragement, implying that the speaker is waiting to observe the outcome of a situation.

    1. Let's see what happens next in the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's see if your plan actually works in practice, not just on paper. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "let's see" in English means: Used to express consideration or reflection before making a decision or giving an answer., Used to indicate that you are going to check or find out something., Used to express doubt or skepticism..

The phonetic transcription of "let's see" is /ˌlets ˈsiː/ in British English and /ˌlets ˈsiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "let's see": "Let's see, what should we have for dinner tonight?". More examples on the page.