flicker over

Frequency: 6.46.0 per million words

For eyes or light to move quickly across a surface or person.

flickerVERB + PREPOSITION

Categories:

over

Examples (10)

  • His gaze flickered over her face briefly.
  • The detective's eyes flickered over the crime scene.
  • Candlelight flickered over the ancient walls.
  • Her attention flickered over the documents quickly.
  • The flashlight beam flickered over the dark cave.
  • A smile flickered over his lips momentarily.
  • The teacher's eyes flickered over the students' papers.
  • Shadows flickered over the campfire circle.
  • Her gaze flickered over the crowded room nervously.
  • Lightning flickered over the distant mountains.