Cool MateCheck this out vs Oh look
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Check this out
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Oh look
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
| Check this out | Oh look | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈtʃɛk ðɪs aʊt//🇺🇸 //ˈtʃɛk ðɪs aʊt// | 🇬🇧 //əʊ lʊk//🇺🇸 //oʊ lʊk// |
| Meaning | Look at this. | A way to draw attention to something surprising or interesting. |
| Example | Wow, check this out, I just found this amazing book! | Oh look, there's a rainbow in the sky! |
| Register | Informal | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | check this out now, check this out later, let's check this out, you should check this out, make sure to check this out | Oh look at that, Oh look who's here, Oh look over there, Oh look what I found, Oh look at this |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'check out this' - remember to use the exact phrase., Used too formally in business contexts - stick to casual conversations. | Overusing it in formal contexts where a more appropriate phrase is required., Forgetting to capitalize 'Oh' at the beginning of a sentence., Using it too late to capture someone's attention. |
| Usage notes | Commonly used among friends or in casual settings. Avoid in formal situations. It expresses excitement or interest in sharing something. | "Oh look" is casual, often used among friends. It usually expresses surprise or excitement about something. |
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Frequently asked questions: Check this out vs Oh look
What's the difference between Check this out and Oh look?
Check this out: Look at this. Oh look: A way to draw attention to something surprising or interesting.
Can you show an example of each?
Check this out: Wow, check this out, I just found this amazing book! Oh look: Oh look, there's a rainbow in the sky!
Can I use Check this out and Oh look interchangeably?
Not always. Check this out and Oh look are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.