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old-fashioned look

idiom
Meaning

A glance of disdain or disapproval.


Examples
SIMPLE

She gave me an old-fashioned look when I arrived late.

CONTEXTUAL

When I suggested we skip the meeting, my boss gave me an old-fashioned look that made me regret speaking.

COMPLEX

As he began to recount his controversial theory, the professor received an old-fashioned look from his colleagues, who clearly disapproved of his radical departure from tradition.

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  1. 01

    butcher's

    [Cockney slang]look

  2. 02

    dirty look

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

  3. 03

    look ahere

    Synonym of look here.

  4. 04

    look as if one had lost a shilling and found sixpence

    To look very disappointed.

  5. 05

    look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence

    To look annoyed or displeased.

  6. 06

    look before one leaps

    To think before taking action.

  7. 07

    look down on

    To regard or treat as inferior.

  8. 08

    look down one's nose

    To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt.

Last updated April 17, 2026