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Idiom idiom

look here


Listen to me!

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

“Look here, I need you to finish this work today.”

CONTEXTUAL

“Look here, you cannot just walk into the office and start changing all the rules without asking anyone.”

COMPLEX

“Look here, if you truly intend to succeed in this venture, you must learn to prioritize your objectives rather than wasting time on trivial matters.”


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  2. 02

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

  3. 03

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    Everywhere; all over the place.

  4. 04

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    An exclamation of disbelief.

  5. 05

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    Indicating disbelief or requesting confirmation.

  6. 06

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  7. 07

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    Indicates a lack of confidence or certainty about the activity about to be tried.

  8. 08

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    An expression of frustration upon seeing or hearing something bad repeated.

Last updated August 10, 2026