Continue looking at idioms that use look.
Question:
13. When Donna saw the bus driving straight at them, she yelled, “Look ___!”
A. on
B. up
C. out
D. to
Definition:
• look out, phrasal verb, be careful, look because you’re in danger. Often used in the imperative. Also: watch out.
→ When a car suddenly turned in front of them, Kyle yelled, “Watch out!”
Question:
14. Kim looked ___ her younger brother after he moved to the city.
A. in on
B. out for
C. up to
D. down on
Definition:
• look out for, phrasal verb, to care for, to protect.
→ Don’t worry. I’ll always look out for you.
→ You’ll have to look out for yourself when you go off to college.
Question:
15. Will you look ___ my history report for me before I turn it in. I’m worried it’s not good enough.
A. in on
B. out for
C. over
D. on
Definition:
• look over, phrasal verb, to examine something to see what it is like.
→ Please look over my report and see what you think.
Question:
16. My manager doesn’t trust me; he’s always looking ___ to see if I make mistakes.
A. over my shoulder
B. on my back
C. above my head
D. down my nose
Definition:
• look over (someone’s) shoulder, v. phr., to watch carefully what someone is doing. The meaning of this idiom is easy: Imagine someone standing behind you watching as you work.
→ Shelly couldn’t concentrate with everyone looking over her shoulder.
Question:
17. When Peter’s cellphone rang in the middle of our history class, the professor gave him a ___ look.
A. muddy
B. dirty
C. steamy
D. death
Definition:
• give (someone) a dirty look, v. phr., to show someone an angry or unhappy expression. An old idiom with the same meaning is black look.
→ When I complained about the restaurant’s food, the chef gave me a dirty look.
Question:
18. I know the room you’re staying in is small, but it’s free, so you shouldn’t complain. Don’t look ___.
A. through rose-colored glasses
B. a gift horse in the mouth
C. on the dark side
D. the other way
Definition:
• look a gift horse in the mouth, v. phr., to criticize something that is a gift or a favor. This old proverb, don’t look a gift horse in the mouth, pictures finding the age of a horse by looking at its teeth.
→ Mike complains that Dan’s car is uncomfortable, but Mike is getting a free ride to work. He shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth.
Question:
19. It’s too bad that our business trip for the weekend was canceled, but look ___: We can go to the beach instead!
A. through rose-colored glasses
B. at the silver lining
C. on the bright side
D. the other way
Definition:
• look on the bright side, v. phr., to be cheerful about a bad situation; to see an advantage in a bad situation.
→ Jenny always tries to look on the bright side.
Question:
20. I’m often late to class, but the professor always looks ___. She knows I live far away, so I don’t get into trouble.
A. on the bright side
B. a gift horse in the mouth
C. through rose-colored glasses
D. the other way
Definition:
• look the other way, v. phr., to overlook or not report something such as someone breaking a rule or law.
→ Drive slowly. The police won't look ___ just because you're late to work. They'll give you a speeding ticket.
