look black

To seem or appear very unfavorable or utterly hopeless; to seem grim or bleak. Whenever things start to look black in life, my children always make me feel immensely better. After reviewing the fourth quarter financials, things are looking pretty black for the company.

look black

Appear threatening or unfavorable, as in The future looked black for Henry after he dropped out of school. This expression employs black in the sense of "boding ill," a usage dating from about 1700. Also see under dirty look.

look ˈblack

show no signs of hope or improvement: I know things look black at the moment but I’m sure you’ll get a job soon.

See also: black, look

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

bleak
look bleak
the grass is always greener
the grass is always greener (on the other side)
The grass is always greener on the other side
the grass is greener on the other side
grass is always greener on the other side, the
a bad rap
candy-coat
different sides of the same coin

References in classic literature

Things look black. Happily, my bowie knife I have still, and I can always see well enough to use it.

20000 Leagues Under The Sea

He had the best place in the garden--warm, sunny, and sheltered; his holes were prepared with the tenderest care; he was given the most dainty mixture of compost, clay, and manure; he was watered assiduously all through the drought when more willing flowers got nothing; and he refused to do anything but look black and shrivel.

Elizabeth and her German Garden

"Things look black enough," replied Porthos; "I understand now why Aramis advised me to strangle that horrible Mordaunt."

Twenty Years After

The face is pale, boldly outlined in black, eyes look black at a distance and they have distinctive pink eyelids, which makes them very identifiable.

CITIZEN FINDS EAGLE-OWL IN GHUBRA

They look black because they're burnt up as they come down through the atmosphere."

UK meteorite team find 36 in Antarctic

Khaki trousers, PS19.99, New Look Team a khaki midi with a simple black polo neck for an elegant day time look Black polo neck, PS17.50, and green shirt, PS35, both M&S.

Green day; Cool khaki has become a wardrobe staple, joining denim and black as an everyday favourite. Team with winter florals for a sleek evening outfit, writes Amber Graafland LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL

White shirt, PS39, Collection by John Lewis Pink trousers, PS15, Oasis Gold watch, PS17.99, New Look Black heels, PS27, La Redoute

How to wear Bright trousers; FASHION& BEAUTY; Ditch your black trews and go for bold colours, like forever-stylish Helen Mirren. Here are three easy ways to adopt the trend

BLACK FELT HAT WITH FEATHER BAND DETAIL PS32 TOPSHOP BARGAIN MUSTARD WOVEN CROPPED TOP WITH LONG TASSEL DETAIL PS30 NEXT CAMEL SUEDE & cream raFFia SliP WEDGES PS49.99 ZARA Floral PrinT Wide leg TrouSerS PSmiSS TORTOISESHELL ACETATE ROUND GLASSES WITH CUTOUT FRAME DETAIL PS38 ASOS BUDGET MONO GEO PRINT OFF THE SHOULDER CROP TOP WITH CROCHET DETAIL PS17.99 NEW LOOK BLACK ASYMMETRIC DRAPE FITTED SKIRT PS24.99 H&m SILVER TASSEL & CHAIN DOUBLE NECKLACE PS8 FOREVER 21 BLACK SUEDE LEATHER BUCKET TASSEL BAG PS34.99 mango

FASHIONISTA

Black polo neck, PS30, Black polo neck, PS30, Topshop; black and white check skirt, PS27, very.co.uk; silver-studded necklace, PS20, TK Maxx; black opaque tights, PS4.99, New Look; patent blue sandals, PS39.99, Zara Topshop; black and white check skirt, PS27, very.co.uk; silver-studded necklace, PS20, TK Maxx; black opaque tights, PS4.99, New Look; patent blue sandals, PS39.99, Zara Black and navy check black shift dress, PS65, Jonathan Saunders at Debenhams; black opaque tights, PS4.99, New Look Black and navy check black shift dress, PS65, Jonathan Saunders at Debenhams; black opaque tights, PS4.99, New Look Don't be afraid to clash your prints.

Check mate; Whether it's tartan, plaid or coloured squares, check prints are a big trend this season. Be bold and wear them head to toe or keep it simple with a statement piece. By Didi Danso

Use as the centrepiece of a living room or at the bottom of a bed to define your look Black & white zigzag rug by Jeff Banks PS119 from The rug Seller, www.therugseller.co.uk HAND-WOVEN with a fully reversible 100% wool pile, this kilim offers a flat weave with fringed ends.

SCRIMP

For added star-quality each palette has a chic metal look black case and delicate chain strap which looks like a little bag.

Bagging up the style

BHS red silk blouse pounds 22, Wallis pencil skirt pounds 35, Principles marquasite necklace pounds 15 and bracelet pounds 12 and New Look black leather gloves pounds 20; PICTURES BY LORETTA BRENNAN, STYLED BY ZOE CHAMBERLAIN, MODEL FAYE COTTON; Dorothy Perkins black and white striped top pounds 20 with black cropped trousers pounds 15, red 'croc leather' bag pounds 18, New Look red beret pounds 8 and red leather gloves pounds 18; Dorothy Perkins grey satin bodice top pounds 22, animal print belt pounds 10, Principles black hair clip pounds 12 with Wallis black pencil skirt pounds 35; Principles blue belted dress pounds 85 with silver marquasite necklace pounds 15 (shrug stylist's own)

Get all steamy with Forties glam

White., a six-part reality show on FX that premiered March 8, Rose Wurgel, 18, underwent a major transformation: through the art of makeup, she and her white family from Santa Monica, Calif., were made to look black. They shared a house for six weeks with a black family from Atlanta that was made up to look white.

Extreme makeover: from white to black

Chloe might look Black Magic in that yummy dress, but she can't have been eating them lately - that figure's to die for.

CELEBARAMA: Groomed or doomed - LITTLE BLACK DRESSES; Hooray for LBDs, they never date and make everyone look great. Or do they?

Today the expression `to look black' is so commonplace that it is almost a cliche.

Did Goneril look 'black,' 'back,' or 'blank,' upon her father?

词组	look black
释义	look black look black To seem or appear very unfavorable or utterly hopeless; to seem grim or bleak. Whenever things start to look black in life, my children always make me feel immensely better. After reviewing the fourth quarter financials, things are looking pretty black for the company. See also: black, look Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. look black Appear threatening or unfavorable, as in The future looked black for Henry after he dropped out of school. This expression employs black in the sense of "boding ill," a usage dating from about 1700. Also see under dirty look. See also: black, look The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. look ˈblack show no signs of hope or improvement: I know things look black at the moment but I’m sure you’ll get a job soon. See also: black, look Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: bleak look bleak the grass is always greener the grass is always greener (on the other side) The grass is always greener on the other side the grass is greener on the other side grass is always greener on the other side, the a bad rap candy-coat different sides of the same coin References in classic literature Things look black. Happily, my bowie knife I have still, and I can always see well enough to use it. 20000 Leagues Under The Sea He had the best place in the garden--warm, sunny, and sheltered; his holes were prepared with the tenderest care; he was given the most dainty mixture of compost, clay, and manure; he was watered assiduously all through the drought when more willing flowers got nothing; and he refused to do anything but look black and shrivel. Elizabeth and her German Garden "Things look black enough," replied Porthos; "I understand now why Aramis advised me to strangle that horrible Mordaunt." Twenty Years After The face is pale, boldly outlined in black, eyes look black at a distance and they have distinctive pink eyelids, which makes them very identifiable. CITIZEN FINDS EAGLE-OWL IN GHUBRA They look black because they're burnt up as they come down through the atmosphere." UK meteorite team find 36 in Antarctic Khaki trousers, PS19.99, New Look Team a khaki midi with a simple black polo neck for an elegant day time look Black polo neck, PS17.50, and green shirt, PS35, both M&S. Green day; Cool khaki has become a wardrobe staple, joining denim and black as an everyday favourite. Team with winter florals for a sleek evening outfit, writes Amber Graafland LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL White shirt, PS39, Collection by John Lewis Pink trousers, PS15, Oasis Gold watch, PS17.99, New Look Black heels, PS27, La Redoute How to wear Bright trousers; FASHION& BEAUTY; Ditch your black trews and go for bold colours, like forever-stylish Helen Mirren. Here are three easy ways to adopt the trend BLACK FELT HAT WITH FEATHER BAND DETAIL PS32 TOPSHOP BARGAIN MUSTARD WOVEN CROPPED TOP WITH LONG TASSEL DETAIL PS30 NEXT CAMEL SUEDE & cream raFFia SliP WEDGES PS49.99 ZARA Floral PrinT Wide leg TrouSerS PSmiSS TORTOISESHELL ACETATE ROUND GLASSES WITH CUTOUT FRAME DETAIL PS38 ASOS BUDGET MONO GEO PRINT OFF THE SHOULDER CROP TOP WITH CROCHET DETAIL PS17.99 NEW LOOK BLACK ASYMMETRIC DRAPE FITTED SKIRT PS24.99 H&m SILVER TASSEL & CHAIN DOUBLE NECKLACE PS8 FOREVER 21 BLACK SUEDE LEATHER BUCKET TASSEL BAG PS34.99 mango FASHIONISTA Black polo neck, PS30, Black polo neck, PS30, Topshop; black and white check skirt, PS27, very.co.uk; silver-studded necklace, PS20, TK Maxx; black opaque tights, PS4.99, New Look; patent blue sandals, PS39.99, Zara Topshop; black and white check skirt, PS27, very.co.uk; silver-studded necklace, PS20, TK Maxx; black opaque tights, PS4.99, New Look; patent blue sandals, PS39.99, Zara Black and navy check black shift dress, PS65, Jonathan Saunders at Debenhams; black opaque tights, PS4.99, New Look Black and navy check black shift dress, PS65, Jonathan Saunders at Debenhams; black opaque tights, PS4.99, New Look Don't be afraid to clash your prints. Check mate; Whether it's tartan, plaid or coloured squares, check prints are a big trend this season. Be bold and wear them head to toe or keep it simple with a statement piece. By Didi Danso Use as the centrepiece of a living room or at the bottom of a bed to define your look Black & white zigzag rug by Jeff Banks PS119 from The rug Seller, www.therugseller.co.uk HAND-WOVEN with a fully reversible 100% wool pile, this kilim offers a flat weave with fringed ends. SCRIMP For added star-quality each palette has a chic metal look black case and delicate chain strap which looks like a little bag. Bagging up the style BHS red silk blouse pounds 22, Wallis pencil skirt pounds 35, Principles marquasite necklace pounds 15 and bracelet pounds 12 and New Look black leather gloves pounds 20; PICTURES BY LORETTA BRENNAN, STYLED BY ZOE CHAMBERLAIN, MODEL FAYE COTTON; Dorothy Perkins black and white striped top pounds 20 with black cropped trousers pounds 15, red 'croc leather' bag pounds 18, New Look red beret pounds 8 and red leather gloves pounds 18; Dorothy Perkins grey satin bodice top pounds 22, animal print belt pounds 10, Principles black hair clip pounds 12 with Wallis black pencil skirt pounds 35; Principles blue belted dress pounds 85 with silver marquasite necklace pounds 15 (shrug stylist's own) Get all steamy with Forties glam White., a six-part reality show on FX that premiered March 8, Rose Wurgel, 18, underwent a major transformation: through the art of makeup, she and her white family from Santa Monica, Calif., were made to look black. They shared a house for six weeks with a black family from Atlanta that was made up to look white. Extreme makeover: from white to black Chloe might look Black Magic in that yummy dress, but she can't have been eating them lately - that figure's to die for. CELEBARAMA: Groomed or doomed - LITTLE BLACK DRESSES; Hooray for LBDs, they never date and make everyone look great. Or do they? Today the expression `to look black' is so commonplace that it is almost a cliche. Did Goneril look 'black,' 'back,' or 'blank,' upon her father?
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