wry glance

Frequency: 5.84.5 per million words

A brief look showing you find a bad or difficult situation slightly amusing.

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Examples (10)

  • He cast a wry glance at the overflowing coffee machine.
  • She gave a wry glance to her colleague, acknowledging the absurdity of the situation.
  • A wry glance passed between the two rivals as the referee made a questionable call.
  • With a wry glance, he admitted his mistake, finding a touch of humor in it.
  • The politician offered a wry glance to the cameras after a difficult question.
  • Despite the tension, a brief wry glance from the speaker lightened the mood.
  • Their shared wry glance confirmed they were both thinking the same thing.
  • He couldn't help but shoot a wry glance at the increasingly complicated instructions.
  • She responded to his clumsy apology with a gentle, wry glance.
  • The teacher exchanged a wry glance with the principal over the students' latest prank.