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

Homeowners can check that attic and soffit vents are clear and look for signs of moisture, water stains, mold, or visible frost during winter. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026

In 2024, KnowBe4 published its own account of hiring one of these workers after four video interviews and a background check that came back clean. — Michael Engle, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Change the water every 20 to 30 minutes to assure the temperature remains cold and safe, and be sure to check that your bags are fully sealed, and water is not seeping into them. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Most Americans don’t trust that any of it will actually work, and reporting shows kids find ways around the checks that do exist, including drawing on facial hair to fool age-estimation software. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

2003, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for check that

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