With 'look' Flashcards
look after sb/sth
To take care of or be in charge of sb or sth:
“We look after the neighbours’ cat while they’re away.”
look around (swhere/sth)
To visit a place and look at the things in it:
“She spent the afternoon looking around the town.”
look back
To think about sh that happened in the past:
“When I look back, I’m filled with sadness.”
look forward to sth
To feel pleased and excited about sth that is going to happen:
“She was looking forward to seeing the grandchildren again.”
look into sth
To examine the facts about a problem or situation:
“We’re looking into buying a new computer.”
look ahead
To think about what will happen in the future and plan for these events:
“We need to look ahead to decide how to expand our business.”
look at sth
To think about a subject carefully or consider it so that you can make a decision about it:
“Have you decided what to do?” “No, I’m still looking at the various possibilities.”
look down on sb
To think that you are better than sb:
“She thinks they look down on her because she doesn’t have a job.”
look in
To visit a person for a short time, usually when you are on your way swhere else:
“Can you look in on the kids before you go to bed?”
look on
To watch sth happen but not become involved in it:
“A large crowd looked on as the band played.”
look out
To watch what is happening and be careful:
“Please look out when you’re crossing streets.”
look up
To become better:
“I hope things will start to look up in the new year.”
look out for sb/sth
To try to notice sb or sth:
“Look out for Anna while you’re there.”
