look out (of) something

look out (of) something
look out (of) something
to gaze outward from inside something. (

Of

is usually retained before pronouns.) •

Look out of the window and see if it is raining.

I looked out of the door to see what the weather was like.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • look out for — (someone/something) 1. to feel responsibility for someone or something. I have a network of neighbors who look out for each other and support each other. 2. to be aware of the existence of someone or something. Everybody thought I d win, but I… …   New idioms dictionary

  • look something out (for something) — ˌlook sthˈout (for sb/sth) derived (BrE) to search for sth from among your possessions • I ll look out those old photographs you wanted to see. Main entry: ↑lookderived …   Useful english dictionary

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  • look|out — «LUK OWT», noun. 1. a careful watch for someone to come or for something to happen: »Keep a sharp lookout for mother. Be on the lookout for a signal. 2. a place from which to watch. A tower or a crow s nest is a lookout. 3. a person or group that …   Useful english dictionary

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  • look out on — verb be oriented in a certain direction (Freq. 2) The house looks out on a tennis court The apartment overlooks the Hudson • Syn: ↑look out over, ↑overlook, ↑look across • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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