look to something for (something)

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.


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  • look to someone 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 to somebody for something — ˈlook to sb for sth | ˈlook to sb to do sth derived (formal) to rely on or expect sb to provide sth or do sth • We are looking to you for help. Main entry: ↑lookderived …   Useful english 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

  • look at something through somebody's eyes — see, look at, etc. sth through sb s eyes idiom to think about or see sth the way that another person sees it • Try looking at it through her eyes for a change. • Events are seen through the eyes of a Polish refugee. Main entry: ↑eyeidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • Look — (l[oo^]k), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Looked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Looking}.] [OE. loken, AS. l[=o]cian; akin to G. lugen, OHG. luog[=e]n.] 1. To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • look# — look vb 1 *see, watch Analogous words: *gaze, gape, stare, glare, peer: *scrutinize, scan, inspect, examine 2 *seem, appear Analogous words: indicate, betoken, bespeak: * …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • look to 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 over vs overlook —   Look over is a phrasal verb.   When you look over something or someone you quickly examine it or them.   For example:   I asked my teacher to look over what I had written.   Overlook is a verb.   When you overlook someone or something you fail… …   English dictionary of common mistakes and confusing words

  • look over vs overlook —   Look over is a phrasal verb.   When you look over something or someone you quickly examine it or them.   For example:   I asked my teacher to look over what I had written.   Overlook is a verb.   When you overlook someone or something you fail… …   English dictionary of common mistakes and confusing words

  • 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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