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Mr. Tom Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Look sideways/look askance at someone

Hi

Are these expressions the same?

He looked sideways at me.
He looked askance at me.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Mr. Tom Are these expressions the same? No.

— CalifJim

  • Mr.
  • Tom Are these expressions the same?
  • No.
  • 'askance' has implications of disapproval or distrust.
  • ( ) 'sideways' just describes a direction.
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Mr. TomAre these expressions the same?
No. 'askance' has implications of disapproval or distrust. (
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