dirty look
Example Sentences
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Townsend is now playing a miserable game of catch-up, a grim pursuit of a few wins to take the dirty look off their campaign.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
“I’ll never forget the face he gave me. That dirty look he gave me when I asked if he was a Dodger fan. It should have been a deal-breaker right then and there.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2021
When one female contestant shoots a dirty look at the glamazon who just tagged her, there is just a hint of trash talk and escalated conflict.
From Washington Post • May 19, 2020
“You should be ashamed of yourself,” she said to the first woman, giving her a dirty look before departing.
From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2019
That’s why I gave Mom a dirty look and told her she should be ashamed of herself.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
