Look somebody up and down

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verb

To look at a person from head to toe, often in a way that shows you are judging them.

She looked him up and down, evaluating his outfit.
Visual representation of "look somebody up and down" - To look at a person from head to toe, often in a way that shows you are judging them.

Often appears as...

  • quickly look someone up and down
  • subtly look someone up and down

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

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Judgmental Tone

This phrase can imply a critical assessment of someone's appearance or style.

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As soon as he walked in, the group looked him up and down, whispering disapprovingly among themselves.
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Non-Verbal Opinion

Using this phrase shows an opinion is being formed without saying anything out loud.

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The fashion designer looked her up and down, pondering her model potential.
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Possible Discomfort

Someone might feel uncomfortable or embarrassed when looked up and down.

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At the interview, the panel looked her up and down, making her nervous.
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