flash (one) a look

To look at one, usually quickly and perhaps unexpectedly. That guy over there is so cute! Geez, don't stare, just flash him a look. Once I got bored, I kept trying to flash Mom a look, but I couldn't get her attention. My sister flashed me a look, and I knew she thought Albert was lying.

flash somebody a ˈsmile, ˈlook, etc.

smile, look, etc. at somebody suddenly and quickly: She flashed him a quick smile, then was gone before he could say anything.

See also: flash, somebody

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flash somebody a smile, look, etc.
look on with
look on with (someone)
look ahead
look up to
look up to (one)
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clodhopper
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look the spit of (someone)

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