Compilation of the most common collocations with Look

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Collocations with Look 

Example

1

Boyish look

/ˈbɔɪɪʃ lʊk/

With his tousled hair and mischievous grin, Jackson effortlessly pulled off the boyish look. 

2

Brief look

/briːf lʊk/

Marry cast a brief look at the clock, realizing she was running late for her appointment. 

3

Close look

/kloʊs lʊk/

The jeweler took a close look at the diamond, examining its clarity and brilliance under the magnifying glass. 

4

Comprehensive look at

/ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnsɪv lʊk ət/

The scientist conducted a comprehensive look at the data, analyzing every variable to draw meaningful conclusions. 

5

Cursory look at

/ˈkɜrsəri lʊk ət/

With a cursory look at the document, Xavia quickly got a general idea of its contents.

6

Detailed look at

/dɪˈteɪld lʊk ət/

The detective took a detailed look at the crime scene, meticulously noting every clue and detail. 

7

Distinctive look

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv lʊk/

Anna’s bold fashion choices always gave her a distinctive look that set her apart from the crowd. 

8

Fresh look at

/frɛʃ lʊk ət/

The artist took a fresh look at the old masterpiece, envisioning how she could reinterpret it with a modern twist. 

9

In-depth look at

/ɪnˈdɛpθ lʊk ət/

The journalist conducted an in-depth look at the political scandal, uncovering layers of corruption and deceit. 

10

Look cool

 /lʊk kul/

With Jack’s leather jacket and sunglasses, he managed to effortlessly look cool even in the sweltering heat. 

11

Quick look

/kwɪk lʊk/

Jame took a quick look at the map before confidently leading the group down the trail. 

12

Searching look

/ˈsɜrtʃɪŋ lʊk/

Anna gave him a searching look, trying to gauge his true intentions behind his words. 

13

Thorough look

 /ˈθɜroʊ lʊk/

Before signing the contract, John insisted on a thorough look at the fine print to ensure there were no hidden clauses or surprises. 

14

Have a look

/hæv ə lʊk/

Would you like to have a look at the new furniture designs before making a decision?

15

Take a look

/teɪk ə lʊk/

Can you take a look at this document and let me know if everything seems in order? 

16

Look a mess

/lʊk ə mɛs/

After working all day in the garden, Jennie came back inside looking a mess, covered in dirt and sweat. 

17

Look a fool

/lʊk ə fuːl/

Jack felt like he looked a fool when he tripped over his own feet in front of everyone. 

18

Look inside

/lʊk ɪnˈsaɪd/

Let's look inside the box to see what's causing that rattling noise. 

19

Look nervously

/lʊk ˈnɜrvəsli/

Emi looked nervously around the room, worried that she wouldn't find her keys before leaving. 

20

Look away

/lʊk əˈweɪ/

Unable to bear the gruesome scene, Sarah had to look away from the accident on the road. 

boyish look; close look; cursory look at; brief look; comprehensive look at

1 - boyish look

2 - close look

3 - cursory look at

4 - brief look

5 -  comprehensive look at