know at a glance that (something is the case)
know at a glance that (something is the case)
To understand or realize very quickly that something is the case, without the need for much evidence or careful consideration. The mechanic knew at a glance that the engine was beyond repair. My dad knew at a glance that we were lying about what happened.
See also: glance, know, that
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
know at a glance that...
to know [something] without much evidence; to know or understand something without a lot of observation. I knew at a glance that Bobbie was severely injured and had to be gotten to a hospital as soon as possible.
See also: glance, know, that
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- know at a glance that
- so much for
- so much for (someone or something)
- so much for sb/sth
- dart
- dart a glance at
- dart a glance at (someone or something)
- steal a glance (at someone or something)
- steal a glance at
- steal a glance/look