Business English Phrases Using "Look" To Look Out For (Essential English You Don't Learn In School) EP. 6

EPISODE SUMMARY

The word "look" is used in many Business English conversations. If you want your colleagues and clients to "look up to you" (admire and respect) you should "look over" (read and learn) this lesson. When you study and learn more everyday phrases you can "look forward to" (anticipate with pleasure a future event or result) stronger, more confident English.

These phrases are part of 20,000 English words and phrases you need to be successful (there are nearly 500,000 words and phrases in the largest English dictionary, but most are never used). Listen and learn these phrases so you can understand what is being said and join in conversations and meetings.

EXAMPLE CONTENT

The top English phrases and idioms that use the word “look”.

Look after

Definition: To take care of someone or something.

Example 1: I’ll look after the project while you’re on vacation.

Example 2: She’s been looking after her younger siblings since their parents are away.

Example 3: Can you look after my dog while I’m out of town?

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Episode Summary

The word "look" is used in many Business English conversations. If you want your colleagues and clients to "look up to you" (admire and respect) you should "look over" (read and learn) this lesson. When you study and learn more everyday phrases you can "look forward to" (anticipate with pleasure a future event or result) stronger, more confident English.

These phrases are part of 20,000 English words and phrases you need to be successful (there are 475,000 words and phrases in the largest English dictionary, but most are never used). Listen and learn these phrases so you can understand what is being said and join in conversations and meetings.

Show Notes

The top English phrases and idioms that use the word “look”.

Look after

Definition: To take care of someone or something.

Example 1: I’ll look after the project while you’re on vacation.

Example 2: She’s been looking after her younger siblings since their parents are away.

Example 3: Can you look after my dog while I’m out of town?

 

Look down at

Definition: To direct your eyes downward, often to focus on something below you.

Example 1: He looked down at his phone while waiting for the call.

Example 2: She looked down at the street from her balcony.

Example 3: When he heard the bad news, he looked down at the floor in disappointment.

 

Look down on

Definition: To regard someone or something as inferior.

Example 1: He tends to look down on people who don’t have a university degree.

Example 2: It’s wrong to look down on others just because they make different choices.

Example 3: She felt that her colleagues looked down on her because she was new.

 

Look forward to

Definition: Look forward to (anticipate with pleasure)

Example 1: I'm looking forward to the weekend.

Example 2: We're looking forward to seeing you next week.

Example 3: She's looking forward to her vacation.

 

Look in on

Definition: To visit someone briefly, usually to check on their well-being.

Example 1: Could you look in on me tomorrow to see if I’m feeling better?

Example 2: I always look in on my neighbor to make sure she’s okay.

Example 3: She looked in on her friend after the surgery.

 

Look into

Definition: To investigate or examine something.

Example 1: The company is looking into ways to improve its customer service.

Example 2: The police are looking into the incident to find out what happened.

Example 3: We need to look into this issue before making a decision.

 

Look out for yourself

Definition: To be cautious and careful in a dangerous situation.

Example 1: The road is flooded. Look out for yourself when you are driving home so you don’t have an accident.

Example 2: In a crowded city, you have to look out for yourself, especially when crossing busy streets.

Example 3: If you're traveling alone in an unfamiliar place, it's important to look out for yourself and stay safe.

 

Look over

Definition: To review something carefully.

Example 1: Could you look over the document before we submit it?

Example 2: She asked her friend to look over the report for any mistakes.

Example 3: I always look over my notes before a presentation.

 

Look to

Definition: To rely on or expect someone to help or guide you.

Example 1: We always look to our manager for advice on important decisions.

Example 2: As a leader, you should be someone your team can look to in difficult times.

Example 3: When I'm unsure, I look to my parents for support.

 

Look through

Definition: To quickly scan or search through something, like documents or items.

Example 1: I need to look through these papers before the meeting.

Example 2: She looked through the emails but couldn’t find the one she was looking for.

Example 3: I’ll look through the book tonight to prepare for the class.

 

Look (someone/something) up

Definition: To search for someone or something, especially to visit or contact them after a period of not being in touch.

Example 1: I’ll look you up when I’m in town next week.

Example 2: She decided to look up her old college friends after 10 years.

Example 3: Whenever I travel, I look up local landmarks to explore.

 

Look up

Definition: To search for information or find something, especially in a book, database, or online.

Example 1: Let me look up the word in the dictionary.

Example 2: I looked up the company’s address before visiting.

Example 3: Can you look up the train schedule for me?

 

Look up to

Definition: To admire or respect someone.

Example 1: Many young athletes look up to their coaches.

Example 2: She has always looked up to her older sister.

Example 3: He’s the kind of teacher that students look up to.

 

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