Looking sharp In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "looking sharp", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2019-10-01 12:10

Meaning of Looking sharp (redirected from look sharp )

Synonyms:

Hurry Up , look out!

Look sharp British phrase

To move or act quickly because there is not much time.

 

Though they looked sharp, they đin;t catch the train.

The plane takes off in five minutes, so you’d better look sharp.

Said or shouted to tell someone that they must be watchful because they are in danger.
 

Look sharp! There is a banana peel ahead!

If you don't look sharp, you may fall on the ice.

Grammar and Usage of Look sharp

Verb Forms

  • looked sharp
  • looking sharp

The verb "look" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Look sharp

This phrase dates from the early 1700s.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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