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

The new nonprofit bought the paper from Maxwell in October 2021 for $10 – a check that Maxwell never cashed and has since been framed. — Pamela E. Walck, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

Being that the Super Bowl halftime show has a history of genre-blending performances, the Cali natives popping out alongside Hov would check that box while also accounting for hometown representation. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Finally, quality control inspectors check that the item’s dimensions, color and stated condition match its listing. — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Review unused capabilities and duplication, checking that changes preserve necessary protection. — Aliasgar Dohadwala, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 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