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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a sideways glance" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a quick or indirect look at someone or something, often implying suspicion or disapproval.
Example: "She cast a sideways glance at her colleague when he made the inappropriate joke."
Alternatives: "a furtive look" or "a sidelong glance."
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A wink, a smile, a sideways glance.
Then he cast a sideways glance at the event organizers.
Mr. Mele shot a sideways glance at the "lawyers".
He raises his hands in frustration, or shoots a sideways glance at the perpetrator in disgust.
She threw a sideways glance at her seatmate, checking to see if she was impressed.
Whereupon, with a sideways glance, he handed me a piece of paper.
We're not afraid of them," says Noriah Dalamba, a village official, with a sideways glance.
Spike Lee shoots a sideways glance suggesting the reporter is guilty of early morning drug use.
At tedious length, Mr. Bermel develops bluesy notions hardly worth a sideways glance.
Rugs used to get only a sideways glance from the design world, but no longer.
After a while, she knew the mere mention of the name might draw a furrowed brow or a sideways glance.
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