check that

phrase

informal

—used to take back or correct a previous statement

"Sir, I don't know why but there must be a foot or two of water coming down Claiborne. No, check that—three feet."

—Christopher Cooper and Robert Block

Examples of check that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

San Jose is using it to check that development applications contain all the necessary documentation. — Rochelle Haynes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

This process includes checking that both the active ingredient and the final product meet quality standards, and setting up a system for tracking and reporting any side effects. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

The Patriots have wanted to build their roster focused on premium positions, and Gonzalez certainly checks that box. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 25 July 2026

The newly independent FedEx Freight checks that box, as does Honeywell Technologies , which delivered an encouraging earnings report on Thursday morning. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for check that

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat