English Expression · Intermediate
dirty look
An unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone
Pronunciation: say dirty look
Meaning
An unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone.
Example
Near-synonym: side-eye
Near-synonym: side-eye
Practice tips
- Practice dirty look out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.