dirty look, give a
give (one) a dirty look
To look at one in an angry, contemptuous, or disapproving manner. Also seen as "give (one) dirty looks." I started telling him about Janet's run-in with the law, but when she gave me a dirty look, I shut my trap. I must have done something really offensive last night because Mike keeps giving me dirty looks.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
dirty look, give a
Scowl at someone, look disapproving. For example, When I started to tell the story, Carol gave me a really dirty look. This expression has largely replaced the earlier and more formal black look. [Colloquial; 1920s]
See also: dirty, give
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- give (one) a dirty look
- shoot (one) a dirty look
- the law
- look askance upon (someone or something)
- score (something) off (someone, something, or some place)
- make sheep's eyes at (one)
- make sheep's eyes at someone
- a dirty look
- look sideways at
- look sideways at (someone or something)