I should check the scissors anyway

B: Oh, have you hidden my Christmas present in there?

A: I’m not telling.

B: Can I take one little peek?

A: No, you cannot take a peek. It’ll spoil all the fun.
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A: Where have my scissors gone? it’s strange that I can’t find the scissors.

B: I think I saw the scissors in there.

A: Anyway, I don’t need the scissors. I can break the string with my teeth.

B: Oh, good strong teeth you‘ve got too! But you know,
I should check the scissors anyway.

A: Come here right this minute. You can help me get all these parcels together.

B: OK.


What does “check” mean in this dialogue?

Does it mean “find” or does it mean “inspect”?

Thank you

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It would be better to say “check on” the scissors.

B said: I think I saw the scissors in there.

This means they are not sure if they saw them or not. So they will look to see if the scissors are really there. To “check the scissors” is a bit awkward way of saying they will look to see if they are there.

“To check” or " to check on" are commonly used and can mean different things depending on the context. However in the above context it doesn’t work as well as other contexts.

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Thank you so much, NearlyNapping :two_hearts:

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