quick glimpse

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A common way to describe a very short look at something.

glimpseADJECTIVE + GLIMPSE (brief sight of sb/sth)

Categories:

quick

Examples (10)

  • We caught a quick glimpse of the comet before the clouds rolled in.
  • He took a quick glimpse at the map.
  • The trailer gives a quick glimpse into the film’s darker themes.
  • Could I get a quick glimpse at your notes before the test?
  • She only allowed reporters a quick glimpse of the prototype.
  • Tourists were thrilled to catch a quick glimpse of the palace guards.
  • Take a quick glimpse at the user guide before you start.
  • From the window, I managed to get a quick glimpse of the sunrise.
  • This demo offers a quick glimpse into our upcoming features.
  • We’ve had only a quick glimpse of the data so far, so conclusions are premature.