peep through

peep through

1. To peer, glimpse, or glance through (something) quickly, shyly, or inconspicuously. I peeped through the curtains to see if the man was still lurking outside our house. I looked over at the door and could see a small child peeping through at me.
2. To be revealed partially through or from behind something. I went the whole day without realizing that my bra was peeping through my dress. I tried to cover up the graffiti with black paint, but there was still a bit of color peeping through.
See also: peep, through
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

peep through something

to take a quick glance through something, such as a hole, telescope, etc. Sam peeped through the keyhole and saw that the room was dark. Peep through the telescope and have a look at the moon!
See also: peep, through
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • peek through
  • peep under
  • peep under (something)
  • peep in
  • peep in(to something)
  • peep underneath (something)
  • peep over
  • peep over (something)
  • peek in
  • peek in(to something)