Shoot (one) a dirty look In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "shoot (one) a dirty look", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-22 02:02

Meaning of Shoot (one) a dirty look

Synonyms:

give (one) a dirty look

Shoot (one) a dirty look Verb + object/complement informal

To look at someone in an angry, contemptuous, or disapproving way

The teacher shot me a dirty look when I cracked a joke in the class.

When I started to tell the story, Jane shot me a dirty look.

That girl shot me a dirty look as I got out of the truck, and whispered something to Lina.

I don't understand why she shot me a dirty look at that time.

Other phrases about:

have/take a gander (at something)

If you have or take a gander at something, you look at something.

Grammar and Usage of Shoot (one) a dirty look

Verb Forms

  • to shoot (one) a dirty look
  • shooting (one) a dirty look
  • shot (one) a dirty look
  • shoots (one) a dirty look

The verb "shoot" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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