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."—
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To check that on an iPhone, open the App Store app and long-press on your Apple Account icon at the top right.
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30 June 2026
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“Check that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/check%20that. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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