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look forward to

idiom

To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to.


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  1. 01

    bring forward

    To call up for consideration.

  2. 02

    Butcher's

    [Cockney slang]look

    via butcher's hook

  3. 03

    carry forward

    To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.

  4. 04

    come forward

    To offer help or information, especially about a crime.

  5. 05

    dirty look

    An unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone.

  6. 06

    inch forward

    To move forward in a very slow, cautious, and careful way.

  7. 07

    look ahere

    Synonym of look here.

  8. 08

    look as if one had lost a shilling and found sixpence

    To look very disappointed.

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