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side eye
/saɪd aɪ/
a disapproving or skeptical glance
She gave him a side eye when he made that comment.
She looked at him with disapproval or suspicion.
informal
A quick, often disapproving or skeptical glance given to someone, often while looking at them from the corner of the eye.
The teacher gave the student a side eye when they whispered during the lecture.
The teacher looked at the student with disapproval for whispering.
He shot me a side eye when I suggested we go to that restaurant.
He gave me a skeptical glance when I mentioned the restaurant.
This phrase is often used to convey subtle disapproval, suspicion, or judgment without direct confrontation.
Collocations
give someone a side eyeto look at someone with disapproval or suspicion
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
The side eye is often used in social situations where direct confrontation is avoided. It can indicate disapproval, skepticism, or amusement.
Gold Rule
Subtle Communication
The side eye is a non-verbal way to express disapproval or skepticism without saying anything directly.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'side' (referring to the corner of the eye) and 'eye' (the act of looking), emphasizing a subtle, indirect glance.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to express subtle disapproval or skepticism without direct confrontation. It is often used in social or casual settings.
Word Breakdown
side
the corner or edge
rooteye
the act of looking
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