dirty look, give a



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]
See also: dirty, give

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tasia-Greek
Donaldadah-NAWL-daScottish
Radoslavarah-dah-SLAH-vah (Russian)Czech, Bulgarian, Russian, Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, Medieval Slavic
EilÍSIE-leeshIrish
Buenaventurabwe-nah-ven-TOOR-ahSpanish
Jirojee-ṙo:Japanese