The stranger looked me up and down when I walked in.
look up and down
idiomTo scrutinize every aspect of someone's appearance, as to make a judgement or first impression of them.
She looked him up and down, clearly unimpressed by his messy clothes and lack of preparation.
The security guard looked the visitor up and down with a suspicious gaze before finally allowing him to pass through the heavy iron gates.
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butcher's
[Cockney slang]look
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dirty look
An unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone.
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look ahere
Synonym of look here.
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look as if one had lost a shilling and found sixpence
To look very disappointed.
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look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence
To look annoyed or displeased.
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look before one leaps
To think before taking action.
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look down on
To regard or treat as inferior.
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look down one's nose
To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt.
Last updated April 17, 2026