Not know where to look
phrase
To feel embarrassed or uneasy in a situation that you do not want to face or do not know how to react.
When they started arguing, I didn't know where to look.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be confused or unsure about where to find something or someone.
I don't know where to look for my missing keys.
phrase
To feel embarrassed or uneasy in a situation that you do not want to face or do not know how to react.
When they started arguing, I didn't know where to look.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be confused or unsure about where to find something or someone.
I don't know where to look for my missing keys.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Embarrassment
Use this when you're in an awkward social situation and feel uncomfortable about where to direct your gaze.
During the surprise party, when he didn't show up, I didn't know where to look.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Tension
It expresses the desire to avoid eye contact in tense or conflicting situations.
When they started to criticize each other, I didn't know where to look.
Pro Tip 3/3Witness Discomfort
Used when you witness something that makes you feel secondhand embarrassment.
He spilled coffee all over his shirt during the speech, and I didn't know where to look.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Embarrassment
Use this when you're in an awkward social situation and feel uncomfortable about where to direct your gaze.
During the surprise party, when he didn't show up, I didn't know where to look.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Tension
It expresses the desire to avoid eye contact in tense or conflicting situations.
When they started to criticize each other, I didn't know where to look.
Pro Tip 3/3Witness Discomfort
Used when you witness something that makes you feel secondhand embarrassment.
He spilled coffee all over his shirt during the speech, and I didn't know where to look.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Embarrassment
Use this when you're in an awkward social situation and feel uncomfortable about where to direct your gaze.
During the surprise party, when he didn't show up, I didn't know where to look.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Tension
It expresses the desire to avoid eye contact in tense or conflicting situations.
When they started to criticize each other, I didn't know where to look.
Pro Tip 3/3Witness Discomfort
Used when you witness something that makes you feel secondhand embarrassment.
He spilled coffee all over his shirt during the speech, and I didn't know where to look.
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