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Rule "take a look → have a look"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: take a look → have a look
Message: In British English, "have a look" is more commonly used.
Category: American English phrases (ID: AMERICAN_ENGLISH)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I promise that I will take a look later.
    Correction suggestion: have a look
ID: TAKE_A_LOOK [1]
Version: 6.7-SNAPSHOT (2025-04-23 22:33:11 +0200)