Have a butcher's

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Meaning

To take a quick peek or look, a glance.

Origin

From 20th-century Britain, tied to Cockney; 'butcher's hook' rhymes 'look,' slang by 1920s for peek. A 1930s 'Punch' uses it for a glance.

Usage Examples

  • Have a butcher's at this; cool find!
  • He had a butcher's; quick peek.
  • Butcher's; check it out fast.

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