peek in (on someone or something)

peek in (on someone or something)
peek in (on someone or something)
to glance quickly into a place to see someone or something. •

Would you please peek in on the baby?


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

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