dirty look, give a
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dirty look, give a
Scowl at someone, look disapproving. For example, When I started to tell the story, Carol gave me a really dirty look. This expression has largely replaced the earlier and more formal black look. [Colloquial; 1920s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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