Synonyms

look out

Idioms

Also, watch out. Be careful, be watchful, as in Look out that you don't slip and fall on the ice, or Watch out! There's a car coming. [c. 1600] Also see look out for.

Example Sentences

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Grandma looked out my window and watched the birds at their feeders for a few minutes.

From Literature

I shot the piece of machinery in question a look out of the corner of my eye as I ate my third piece of garlic bread.

From Literature

"Ibrahima was scared to go outside. He would look out the window to make sure there were no people," his mother said.

From BBC

Here's what to look out for in the coming days:

From Barron's

“As a comedian standing up there you’re able to look out and see everyone and do crowd work and really connect with people.”

From Los Angeles Times

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