单词 | give someone the once-over |
释义 | give someone the once-overAlso, give someone the eye. Look or stare at someone with interest. For example, The new coach gave the team the once-over before introducing himself, or He gave her the eye and she blushed. The first expression, a colloquialism, generally implies a quick but comprehensive survey or assessment. The variant, a slangy usage sometimes amplified to give the glad eye, often signifies an inviting glance. [Early 1900s] Also see make eyes at. Words nearby give someone the once-overgive someone hell, give someone his or her due, give someone his or her head, give someone the air, give someone the evil eye, give someone the once-over, give something a whirl, give thanks for small blessings, give than to receive, It is more blessed to, give the back of one's hand, give the benefit of the doubt The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. |
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