a cat can look at a king »
Alternative form of a cat may look at a king.1982, A J Ayer,
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a cat may look at a king »
Even a purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superior
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all that glitters is not gold »
Things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so, things that look nice might not be as good as they look.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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back onto »
To overlook something from the rear.
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cookie-cutter »
Of or pertaining to identical looking things.
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don't look a gift horse in the mouth »
Do not unappreciatively question a gift or handout too closely.
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don't look at me »
A response indicating that one is not willing or able to perform a task.
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first things first »
Deal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the polls
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gapers' block »
A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.
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get a load of »
To experience someone or something, especially by looking or listening.
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get it »
To possess a preferred outlook on a given issue or issues.
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go native »
To adopt the lifestyle or outlook of local inhabitants, especially when dwelling in a colonial region; to become less refined under the influence of a less cultured, more primitive, or simpler social environment.
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go over »
To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
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have a look-see »
Take a look.
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hold the phone »
Stop; wait; woah. What's this? Look at this!.
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if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail »
With limited tools, single-minded people apply them inappropriately or indiscriminatelyIf a person is familiar with a certain, single subject/has with them a certain, single instrument, they may have a confirmation bias to believe that it is the answer to/involved in everything.
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if looks could kill »
A phrase said upon catching sight of someone's giving you a particularly nasty look of discontent or disapproval.
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keep an eye out »
To watch for, look for, or search for.
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keep an eye peeled »
To look out attentively.
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keep one's eyes peeled »
To watch closely; to look for.
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leave no stone unturned »
To search thoroughly for something, looking in every conceivable place.
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lick one's chops »
To look forward avidly to eating something.
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look after »
To watch or protect; to keep safe.
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look at »
Visually.
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look back »
To look behind oneself.
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look back »
To reminisce about a past time.
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look before you leap »
Don't jump into something too precipitously; be at least a bit foresightful or circumspect.
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look daggers »
To stare sharply at someone to indicate disapproval without actually speaking.
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look for »
To search; to seek.
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look forward »
To anticipate or expect; especially, to expect something to be pleasant.
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look forward to »
To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure.
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look into »
To investigate, explore, or consider.
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look like »
To be similar in appearance to; resemble.
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look like »
To seem.
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look off »
To mislead by directing one's apparent attention away from one's true object of intent.
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look off »
To put off by one's facial expression.
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look on »
To watch; to observe.
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look out »
To look from within to the outside.
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look out »
Be vigilant and aware.
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look out »
warning
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look out for number one »
To act in one's own interests; to act in a manner advantageous primarily to oneself.
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look over »
To scan-read and check for errors.
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look the other way »
To ignore something wrong. Similar to connive.
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look through rose-tinted glasses »
Alternative spelling of wear rose-colored glasses.
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look to »
To seek inspiration or advice from someone.
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look up »
To look in an upwards manner.
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look up »
To have a bright future.
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look up »
To obtain information about something from a text source.
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look up to »
To show respect or admiration for.
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look what the cat's dragged in »
Used as an ironic acknowledgement of someone's arrival, especially to imply that they are unwelcome or disagreeable in some way.
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look-in »
A brief visit.
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look-in »
A chance to participate, compete, or succeed.
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look-in »
A quick glance.
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look-in »
A quick short pass to a receiver running diagonally toward the center of the field.
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looking glass »
mirror
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looks up »
calls on
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make a pug face »
To put on a sorry face, as a pug would look.
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make a pug-face »
Putting on a sorry face, as a pug would look.
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measure twice and cut once »
(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn
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meat rack »
A place where people can meet looking for sexual partners.
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miss the boat »
To fail to take advantage of an opportunity; to overlook or be too late to pursue an option or course of action.
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never look a gift horse in the mouth »
Alternative form of don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
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old school »
Characteristic of a style, outlook, or method employed in a former era, remembered either as inferior to the current style, or alternately, remembered nostalgically as superior or preferable to the new style, the older denoting something that would be considered out of date or out of fashion to some, but as such, is considered by others as cool and hip.
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one-note »
Having only one opinion, outlook, tone, etc., especially as expressed repetitively; without variety or range.
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only fools and horses work »
Philosophy of life that people who do not look for an easy way of earning a living are foolish.
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out the door »
The exact image, a lookalike.
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pass by »
To pass over. disregard, overlook.
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put oneself in someone's shoes »
To try to look at a situation from a different point of view; as if one were the other person. To empathise.
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rag bagger »
A sailboat, usually a cruising sailboats which tend to carry and store lots of supplies along the deck, or any sailboat that looks like a neglected vessel, or messy vessel.
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seek and ye shall find »
something can be found if it is looked for.
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short on looks »
Plain, unattractive.
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sight for sore eyes »
A pleasing sight, something that is beautiful to look at.
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spring in one's step »
Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.
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take a gander »
To take a look; to check or examine.
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take a look »
To examine or observe.
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take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves »
If you take care of little things one at a time, they can add up to big things.1750, Chesterfield, letter 5 Feb. (1932) IV. 1500:Old Mr. Lowndes, the famous Secretary of the Treasury, ?used to say?Take care of the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves.1912, G. B. Shaw, Pygmalion ii. 132:Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves is as true of personal habits as of money.1979, R. Cassilis, Arrow of God, iv. xvii.:Little things, Master Mally. Look after the pennies, Master Mally, and the pounds will look after themselves.1999,
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the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get »
(vulgar) The sexual satisfactions that one receives from a spouse or romantic partner are not sufficient to compensate for the significant periods of bad faith and unpleasant treatment which such relationships routinely involve.1971, Allen Churchill, The Literary Decade, ISBN 9780135375228:Years later she expressed her disillusionment with sex by saying, "The fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."1999, Ben Sonnenberg, Lost Property: Memoirs and Confessions of a Bad Boy, ISBN 9781582430454, p. 93:Maitland got drunk at his parties and threw his arm around you and pulled you over to his wife and made you look down her dress, saying, "The trouble with marriage is that the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."2008, Joseph Heywood, Blue Wolf In Green Fire, ISBN 9781599213590, p. 63:"I can't believe a little pussy got me into dis mess." "Shit happens," Service said. "Sometimes the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."
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turn a blind eye »
To ignore or deliberately overlook, especially with respect to something unpleasant or improper.
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watch one's head »
To look out for things one's head might bump into.
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watch out »
To be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.
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you made your bed, now sleep in it »
A moralizing rejection said to someone looking for an easy out, especially of a situation they put themselves into.
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