She gave me a dirty look when I arrived late.
dirty look
idiomAn unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone.
I accidentally knocked over his coffee, and he gave me such a dirty look that I felt terrible.
The professor cast a sharp, dirty look toward the back of the room, effectively silencing the students who were whispering during the lecture.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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butcher's
[Cockney slang]look
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dirty laundry
Unflattering or embarrassing facts, or questionable activities that one wants to remain secret, but which someone else may use as blackmail.
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dirty money
Money that is illegally gained, illegally transferred or illegally utilized, especially money gained through forgery, bribery, prostitution, money laundering, or theft.
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dirty pool
Foul play; misconduct; underhandedness.
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dirty word
The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss.
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dirty work
One or more unpleasant tasks, assignments, or employment duties, especially those of a disreputable or illicit nature.