look sideways at

look sideways at (someone or something)

To view or regard something in a disapproving or distrustful manner. I can't understand why everyone in this club is looking sideways at me. Am I not wearing the right clothes? Some people look sideways at these institutions, but I believe they are beneficial to the public.
See also: look, sideways
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

look sideways at

Glance at suspiciously or amorously, as in I'm sure the detective was looking sideways at me, and it made me very nervous, or They were looking sideways at each other, and I don't think it was innocent. [Mid-1800s] Also see look askance.
See also: look, sideways
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • look sideways at (someone or something)
  • askance
  • look askance
  • look askance at
  • look askance at (someone or something)
  • look askance upon (someone or something)
  • have (one's)/a beady eye on (someone or something)
  • keep (one's)/a beady eye on (someone or something)
  • keep a beady eye on somebody/something
  • unite against
References in classic literature
"If they wanted to look sideways at me it was up to them.
The Valley of the Moon
If you're part of that crowd, don't even look sideways at Nikon's D850.
Nikon's D850: an SLR made by professionals for professionals
When the stock market crashes, Snow's father inexplicably comes through unscathed, which makes him look sideways at his enigmatic, luxury-loving wife; she sees things in the ticker tape that he does not--such as that Snow is more beautiful than she.
Phelan, Matt. Snow White: A Graphic Novel
what they're worth"); women in face masks look sideways at
Universidad-Indios Verdes
MANUEL Pellegrini might look sideways at Arsene Wenger in his technical area on Monday night and wonder how he does it.
PELLEGRINI JUDGED BY DIFFERENT RULES
Palestinians get imprisoned by Israel and gassed or shot if they look sideways at their occupiers.
Shooting Children Becomes Israeli Policy
This issue of the BRJ, as usual, mixes together pieces that look back, look forward, and I daresay sometimes even look sideways at the game.
Note from the editor
And I've begun to look sideways at anyone with a new washing line in their shopping basket, too.
No shades of grey for Honda
Once you've got people's names in memory, you don't have to look sideways at the next person's nametag while you're talking with someone in front of you.
15 tips for effective marketing: if networking events are proving less than fruitful for you, try these steps to better connect with potential prospects
Both make you look sideways at what's going on and the spin folks are putting on the numbers.
Mixed bag: a month of stats and old communication methods
And neighbours look sideways at each other with uncomfortable suspicion.
Residents view each other with suspicion; THE HUNT FOR SHANNON
Meanwhile, the conservative opera lover may look sideways at two recent DVD releases.
Classical
Sadly, I could see other passengers look sideways at anyone from ethnic backgrounds.
I'm certain my flight will have breathed easy knowing that I couldn't clean my contacts; AIR SECURITY IS A FARCE
If you look sideways at them they go down as if shot.
There are no real men left on the pitch
When I look sideways at myself in the mirror, you can really see it.
Joan's juniors: One boob is bigger than the other