look through

What does the phrasal verb “look through” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “look through“, illustrated with examples:

Definition

1. To quickly examine something.
2. (Idiomatic use with right.) To pretend not to see something or someone who is clearly visible.

Example(s)

1. I have looked through the report and found nothing really interesting.
2. I smiled to get her attention, but she looked right through me!

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