flicker cross sth

Frequency: 6.35.8 per million words

Used for an expression or emotion that briefly appears on someone's face.

flickerNOUN + VERB

Categories:

cross sth

Examples (10)

  • A flicker of guilt crossed his face when she mentioned the accident.
  • I noticed a flicker of recognition cross her eyes as she saw the photograph.
  • A brief flicker of annoyance crossed the teacher's expression during the interruption.
  • A flicker of doubt crossed his mind before he signed the contract.
  • She watched as a flicker of hope crossed the patient's face.
  • A flicker of amusement crossed her features when she heard the joke.
  • The detective noticed a flicker of fear cross the suspect's expression.
  • A flicker of surprise crossed his face at the unexpected news.
  • Only a flicker of sadness crossed her eyes before she smiled again.
  • A dangerous flicker of anger crossed the boss's face during the meeting.