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Discover Ludwig'stink eye' is a legitimate phrase in written English
It is used to describe a look of disapproval, usually done with one eye, that conveys displeasure or contempt. For example, "Barbara gave her boss a stink eye when he criticized her in front of the team."
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stink eye
noun
An unpleasant look (as in a gaze).
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Had any fan given him the "stink eye?" Kay asked.
Everyone danced with strangers; parodied pop songs, often while driving; had fun with escalators; had fun with supermarket-checkout conveyor belts; had fun with women's wigs; and got stink eye from old folks.
I got the stink eye combined with "You OK?" look from the teacher.
Last week, I forgot my canvas shopping bags and got stink eye from at least three people in the line at the grocery store for my transgression -- fair enough.
Whatever you do, do not return the look or try to counteract the look with the "stink eye".
Before you get ready to judge or give another woman the "stink eye" take a deep breath and try to picture her as a guy.
If a strange guy won't back off or someone you don't know is giving you the stink eye ask the host for some help.
Giving her the stink eye.
If dates gave Minnie the stink eye, that was that.
People gave me the stink eye for animation.
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Mike blandishes them with soft words, but they grunt and throw us black stink eyes, as if we're pointless inconveniences, like black flies.
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