cut eyes at
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.
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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.
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