The phrase "hath a look see" is an informal and somewhat old-fashioned expression that means to take a quick look or glance at something. There are many synonyms that can be used to convey a similar meaning, such as "take a peek," "glance," "peek," "catch a glimpse," "view briefly," "scan," "inspect," "survey," "peruse," "eye quickly," "glimpse briefly," and "look briefly." All of these phrases express the concept of taking a cursory look or examining something briefly, and can be used interchangeably depending on the context and desired tone.