Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

look daggers at someone

idiomatic expression
/lʊk ˈdæɡərz æt ˈsʌmwʌn/
Definition
To stare at someone with a fierce or angry expression.
Examples
  • When she saw him talking to her friend, she couldn’t help but look daggers at him.
  • He was looking daggers at his opponent during the match.
  • The teacher looked daggers at the students who were talking during the lesson.
Meaning
This phrase describes a moment when a person gives another a hostile or threatening gaze, often indicating strong disapproval or resentment.
Synonyms
  • glare at
  • shoot daggers
  • give a death stare