side glance
/ˈsaɪd ˌɡlæns/
noun
- A quick look to the side, often without turning the head fully.
- She stole a side-glance at the clock during the meeting.
- With a quick side-glance, she saw her friend wave from across the room.
- He gave a side-glance to check if anyone was watching.
- A look that expresses suspicion, disapproval, or secret interest.
- She caught his side-glance and knew he was hiding something.
- His side-glance told me he didn't believe my story.
- The teacher shot a side-glance at the whispering students.
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