glance around (some thing or place)

glance around (some thing or place)

To view one's surroundings, often in a fleeting or furtive manner. I glanced around and didn't see anyone, so I stole two cookies from the cookie jar. Let's go sightseeing, huh? I was only able to glance around earlier. Because I'd only glanced around, I didn't realize there was a second step, and I fell on my face.

See also: around, glance, thing

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glance around (some place)

to look quickly around some place. He glanced around the room, looking for his favorite cap. Mary glanced around, looking for her friend.

See also: around, glance

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