flash (one) a smile
flash (one) a smile
To smile at one, usually quickly and perhaps unexpectedly. She was sad this morning, but I think she's feeling better now—she flashed me a smile before she left.
See also: flash, smile
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
flash a smile (at someone)
Fig. to smile quickly and perhaps briefly at someone. She flashed a smile at me as if she recognized me.
See also: flash, smile
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
flash somebody a ˈsmile, ˈlook, etc.
smile, look, etc. at somebody suddenly and quickly: She flashed him a quick smile, then was gone before he could say anything.See also: flash, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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