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Stanley255
What does" look over one's shoulder" mean ? What does" look over one's shoulder" mean ? When to use this expression ?
3 de set de 2011 05:12
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TalkinGuy
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Imagine a person walking alone in the dark, and they wonder if someone is following them. They would probably look back "over their shoulder" to make sure that nobody is behind them. The person is checking behind themself to make sure that nothing bad is about to happen; they want to know whether they are in danger or not. There are many times in life where a person feels the same way, even if they are in a completely different situation. They will probably want to check whether they are in danger or not; whatever they do to check is often called "looking over their shoulder." If I walk to the bus while I feel nervous or unsafe, I can say that I am "looking over my shoulder" even if I look to the sides, up, and down. The fact that I am checking to determine whether I am safe or not means that I am "looking over my shoulder."
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3 de setembro de 2011
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tim80110
It is an expression that is used when we think something is "out to get us." It can be used to express fear that someone or something is making us nervous and we must keep "looking over our shoulder." An example... "That approaching storm moving towards us keeps me looking over my shoulder."
3 de setembro de 2011
Thander
Look, there is a well-known song "Over My Shoulder" It starts with "Looking back over my shoulder I can see that look in your eye" . I got 2 questions. What if I say "Looking forward over my shoulder" I understand it's strange a bit, but I mean it's kind of "Back in the future" - a poetic term. Is it sounds well in terms of English? Second question - why eye (not eyes)? I mean a look is a product of all eyes, isn't it?
29 de junho de 2015 · Responda
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Sanya
When you look back to see something you have to look over your shoulder. Try to see something behind you and do not turn back. You will understand what the phrase means.
3 de setembro de 2011
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dora
回头看,留意背后动态
3 de setembro de 2011
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