exchange glances

Frequency: 7.09.1 per million words

when two people look at each other at the same time

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Examples (10)

  • At the interview table, the panelists exchanged curious glances before asking the next question.
  • The couple exchanged meaningful glances but said nothing.
  • When the lights flickered, we exchanged anxious glances across the room.
  • They exchange amused glances whenever the professor tells a pun.
  • As the verdict was read, the lawyers exchanged knowing glances.
  • Suddenly, two strangers exchanged brief glances and then looked away.
  • During the meeting, the managers exchanged disapproving glances at the proposal.
  • We had barely sat down when we exchanged nervous glances.
  • If the plan starts to slip, the coordinators will exchange sharp glances across the table.
  • By the time the speaker clarified, they had already exchanged puzzled glances.