take a look? have a look?
What is the difference between 'take a look at' and 'have a look at' ? I often use 'have a look at', for example I want to check my students work , and I ask them 'Can I have a look? '. Is that right ? or could I say 'Can I take a look? ' . Does it sound more natural ? Please help me.

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take a look? have a look?
What is the difference between 'take a look at' and 'have a look at' ? I often use 'have a look at', for example I want to check my students work , and I ask them  'Can I have a look? '.  Is that right ?  or could I say 'Can I take a look? ' . Does it sound more natural ?  Please help me.

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I think this is a matter of personal preference.  I say "take a look" or just "look"  but "have a look" is commonly said.  I think that the British might say "have a look" more than Americans do.

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"Have a look" have more usage in the UK, so it's more geographical difference. However, "Have..." sounds also a little more polite than "Take..." which is more forceful.

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Thank you so much ! I'm happy to know both sounds natural :) yey ;)

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Both sound very natural, you can use one or the other depending on what comes to mind!