look on something as something

look on something as something
ˈlook on sb/sth as sb/sth derived
to consider sb/sth to be sb/sth

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  • look for something — look for (something) to expect something. We re looking for snow in the Great Lakes on Tuesday. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of look for something (= to search for something) …   New idioms dictionary

  • look like something the cat brought in — look like something the cat brought/dragged in informal if someone looks like something the cat brought in, they are very untidy and dirty. You can t possibly go to school like that you look like something the cat dragged in! …   New idioms dictionary

  • look like something the cat dragged in — look like something the cat brought/dragged in informal if someone looks like something the cat brought in, they are very untidy and dirty. You can t possibly go to school like that you look like something the cat dragged in! …   New idioms dictionary

  • look like something the cat brought in — look like something the cat dragged/brought/in informal phrase to have a very dirty or untidy appearance Thesaurus: dirty and scruffy in appearancesynonym Main entry …   Useful english dictionary

  • look into something — look into (something) to try to find out about something. A federal grand jury is looking into the charges of misconduct. Related vocabulary: inquire into something …   New idioms dictionary

  • look like something — look like (something) to seem likely that something will happen. It looks like the unusually warm weather we ve been having may be coming to an end …   New idioms dictionary

  • look to something for (something) — look to (someone/something) for (something) to expect someone or something to provide information or help. They look to us for answers, but we have none …   New idioms dictionary

  • look upon something as (something) — look upon (someone/something) as (something) to consider someone or something in a particular way. Although she was actually not related to us, we all looked upon her as an aunt. I look upon education as an investment in the future. Usage notes:… …   New idioms dictionary

  • look after something — look after (someone/something) to be responsible for someone or something. A neighbor will look after the dogs while we re away. Related vocabulary: take care of someone/something …   New idioms dictionary

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