Look a fright

verb phrase

To appear very untidy or frightful.

After working for 24 hours straight, he looked a fright.
Visual representation of "look a fright" - To appear very untidy or frightful

Often appears as...

  • she looks a fright
  • you look a fright

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb phrase

To appear very untidy or frightful.

After working for 24 hours straight, he looked a fright.
Visual representation of "look a fright" - To appear very untidy or frightful

Often appears as...

  • she looks a fright
  • you look a fright

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "look a fright"
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Emphasis on Messiness

The phrase suggests a strong degree of untidiness, more than just casual dishevelment.

Illustration for Emphasis on Messiness
After the windstorm, her hair and clothes looked a fright.
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Colloquial Use

It's informal and best suited for casual conversations, not for formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
You can't go out like that; you look a fright!
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Expression of Surprise

Often used to express surprise at someone's unusually unkempt appearance.

Illustration for Expression of Surprise
Wow, you look a fright! Did you get any sleep?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphasis on Messiness

The phrase suggests a strong degree of untidiness, more than just casual dishevelment.

Illustration for Emphasis on Messiness
After the windstorm, her hair and clothes looked a fright.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

It's informal and best suited for casual conversations, not for formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
You can't go out like that; you look a fright!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expression of Surprise

Often used to express surprise at someone's unusually unkempt appearance.

Illustration for Expression of Surprise
Wow, you look a fright! Did you get any sleep?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphasis on Messiness

The phrase suggests a strong degree of untidiness, more than just casual dishevelment.

Illustration for Emphasis on Messiness
After the windstorm, her hair and clothes looked a fright.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

It's informal and best suited for casual conversations, not for formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
You can't go out like that; you look a fright!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expression of Surprise

Often used to express surprise at someone's unusually unkempt appearance.

Illustration for Expression of Surprise
Wow, you look a fright! Did you get any sleep?
Visual representation of the word "Look a fright"

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