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
