cut eyes at (someone or something)

cut eyes at (someone or something)

To look at someone or something quickly. I only cut eyes at that sign—how could I possibly know what it says? I noticed him cutting eyes at me from across the room, so I went over to talk to him. I stole a glance to see if the teacher was watching us.

See also: cut, eye

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cut one's eyes at someone or something

Rur. to glance at someone or something. He cut his eyes at me to see if I was looking. She cut her eyes at the TV for a second.

See also: cut, eye

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