English idiom and meaning – look
There are many idioms using look. Here are some of them with the meaning in sentences.
Look at means to turn the eyes toward ( with attention)
1. Look at me !
2. She used up her day looking at dresses in window-shopping.
3. Tom had look at many laptops.
4. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth ( a man can tell horses’ age by looking atthe horse’s mouth).
5. Look before you leap. ( look at the opportunity before you jump ).
Look means seem
1. I don’t to look as if I was getting involved in your problem.
2. It looks as if we are going to miss the bus.
3. She made me look a stupid donkey.
4. It looks like stormy today.
5. It looks as though we shall win the game today.
6. It looks like a great day.
Overlook means to look at with no attention
1. I have seen your work but there are some mistakes that I have overlooked.
Overlook means to forgive
1. We will overlook your negligence this moment, but you must be more cautious later.
Overlook has also a range of variety of meanings. Here are some of them
1. Jim is unemployed but he is going to look about for a job.
2. She looks down on ( low judgment) her friend Jane because Jane is poor in math.
3. The trade has just begun, it’s to early to look for profit. ( to expect).
4. I am looking forward to having interview with you soon.
5. Let’s look into the files.
6. I usually look after my little brother when my mom is away.
7. If you come to Jakarta look in on my house ( visit).
8. Look up your dictionary !
9. He look on ( watched) and did not do anything.
10. The outlookfor online business is good. ( What seems to be in the future).