glance down

1. To look downward at someone or something positioned physically below one. I clung to the rope after I made the mistake of glancing down at the pit below. I glanced down at my test sheet and realized that I'd forgotten to write my name on it.

2. To look downward out of shyness, embarrassment, or shame. The little girl glanced down and grabbed her mom's hand when I tried to talk to her. I glanced down when Mom told me how disappointed she was in my grades.

glance down (at something)

to look quickly downward at something. Sherri glanced down at her watch and then pressed on the accelerator. She glanced down and hurried off.

See also: down, glance

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

glance down at (someone or something)
below
take (someone or something) below
take below
be below par
be below/under par
below par
(some amount) below
scratch the surface, to
drop below

References in classic literature

I had been too much occupied with the dangers of the descent to glance down toward the valley; but that cry which told me that it was indeed Lys, and that she was again in danger, brought my eyes quickly upon her in time to see a hairy, burly brute seize her and start off at a run toward the near-by wood.

The Land That Time Forgot

They saw the white girl in the machine glance down and discover him.

Tarzan the Untamed

I replaced it in her lap, and stood waiting till it should please her to glance down; but that movement was so long delayed that at last I resumed - 'Must I read it, ma'am?

Wuthering Heights

Mr Brett added: "No matter how experienced or accomplished a driver may be, once they pick up their phone or glance down to read a WhatsApp, their field of vision is immediately compromised, and they are endangering themselves and others.

Driving to distraction; 25% of motorists read texts & surf net while behind wheel

A quick glance down my Twitter feed as I type this reveals how many of my locally-raised friends thought watching an episode was akin to being given an undeserved extra helping of school (after spending the day at actual school).

Sixty years of dividing a nation's children at tea-time; MY SHOUT HE'S ONLY HERE BECAUSE PADDY SHENNAN IS ON HOLIDAY ..

While the tilt to wake feature in the Watch workswell, it still takesa split second to turn on the display, meaning you can't just glance down to see the time.

New Apple Watch patent hints at always-on display

A GLANCE down Denmark's squad where the players include Kasper Schmeichel, Andreas Christensen and Eriksen means that hopes are high of progression from the group.

DENMARK

Gurupal Singh managed to find his line and forced the opener to glance down leg side, only for the keeper to take a sharp catch.

Nunholm's winning run ends

I had the audacity to glance down at my cup of tea, and before I knew it the time frame had switched and I was completely lost.

BEST OF THE REST

I had the audacity to glance down at my cup tea, and before I knew it the time frame had switched and I was completely lost as it yo-yos back and forth between 12 years ago, 2014 and present day.

today's tv With Sara Wallis

If you think you see a potential target, shoulder the rifle, place the red dot, and then simply glance down at your thermal to identify and engage.

Sig Sauer's new heat seeker: they can run, but they can't hide

One glance down at a cell phone while driving, a quick text back--"5 mins away"--and Roo's life changes forever.

Rice, Luanne. The Secret Language of Sisters

A glance down the list of changes vindicates my long-held suspicions about some distances at some tracks, but all that is now thankfully in the past.

Overdue but most welcome; COMMENT

A quick glance down the Premier League table tells you that Southampton and Spurs aren't keen on changing managers at this time either, while West Ham have ruled out a move for the charismatic German.

With Jurgen Klopp still without a club, Mike Ashley can end Newcastle United frustration; With most of the Premier League's top clubs set to stick with their men, what are Newcastle United waiting for when it comes to Jurgen Klopp?

People always glance down to see what heels I'm wearing - but it's always just sneakers.

MY 46in LEGS ARE.. PINCREDIBLE; TALL STORY THIGH'S THE LIMIT FOR SCOT; Pals called Monika The Skelf.. but now she's hitting the heights

词组	glance down
释义	glance down glance down 1. To look downward at someone or something positioned physically below one. I clung to the rope after I made the mistake of glancing down at the pit below. I glanced down at my test sheet and realized that I'd forgotten to write my name on it. 2. To look downward out of shyness, embarrassment, or shame. The little girl glanced down and grabbed her mom's hand when I tried to talk to her. I glanced down when Mom told me how disappointed she was in my grades. See also: down, glance Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. glance down (at something) to look quickly downward at something. Sherri glanced down at her watch and then pressed on the accelerator. She glanced down and hurried off. See also: down, glance McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: glance down at (someone or something) below take (someone or something) below take below be below par be below/under par below par (some amount) below scratch the surface, to drop below References in classic literature I had been too much occupied with the dangers of the descent to glance down toward the valley; but that cry which told me that it was indeed Lys, and that she was again in danger, brought my eyes quickly upon her in time to see a hairy, burly brute seize her and start off at a run toward the near-by wood. The Land That Time Forgot They saw the white girl in the machine glance down and discover him. Tarzan the Untamed I replaced it in her lap, and stood waiting till it should please her to glance down; but that movement was so long delayed that at last I resumed - 'Must I read it, ma'am? Wuthering Heights Mr Brett added: "No matter how experienced or accomplished a driver may be, once they pick up their phone or glance down to read a WhatsApp, their field of vision is immediately compromised, and they are endangering themselves and others. Driving to distraction; 25% of motorists read texts & surf net while behind wheel A quick glance down my Twitter feed as I type this reveals how many of my locally-raised friends thought watching an episode was akin to being given an undeserved extra helping of school (after spending the day at actual school). Sixty years of dividing a nation's children at tea-time; MY SHOUT HE'S ONLY HERE BECAUSE PADDY SHENNAN IS ON HOLIDAY .. While the tilt to wake feature in the Watch workswell, it still takesa split second to turn on the display, meaning you can't just glance down to see the time. New Apple Watch patent hints at always-on display A GLANCE down Denmark's squad where the players include Kasper Schmeichel, Andreas Christensen and Eriksen means that hopes are high of progression from the group. DENMARK Gurupal Singh managed to find his line and forced the opener to glance down leg side, only for the keeper to take a sharp catch. Nunholm's winning run ends I had the audacity to glance down at my cup of tea, and before I knew it the time frame had switched and I was completely lost. BEST OF THE REST I had the audacity to glance down at my cup tea, and before I knew it the time frame had switched and I was completely lost as it yo-yos back and forth between 12 years ago, 2014 and present day. today's tv With Sara Wallis If you think you see a potential target, shoulder the rifle, place the red dot, and then simply glance down at your thermal to identify and engage. Sig Sauer's new heat seeker: they can run, but they can't hide One glance down at a cell phone while driving, a quick text back--"5 mins away"--and Roo's life changes forever. Rice, Luanne. The Secret Language of Sisters A glance down the list of changes vindicates my long-held suspicions about some distances at some tracks, but all that is now thankfully in the past. Overdue but most welcome; COMMENT A quick glance down the Premier League table tells you that Southampton and Spurs aren't keen on changing managers at this time either, while West Ham have ruled out a move for the charismatic German. With Jurgen Klopp still without a club, Mike Ashley can end Newcastle United frustration; With most of the Premier League's top clubs set to stick with their men, what are Newcastle United waiting for when it comes to Jurgen Klopp? People always glance down to see what heels I'm wearing - but it's always just sneakers. MY 46in LEGS ARE.. PINCREDIBLE; TALL STORY THIGH'S THE LIMIT FOR SCOT; Pals called Monika The Skelf.. but now she's hitting the heights
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