Phrases & Expressions

A greeting used when you meet someone you haven't seen for a long time.

• Long time no see! How are you?
• Wow, long time no see! Where have you been?

Said when you meet someone you have not seen for a long time.

• Long time no see! You look great.
• Well, long time no see! What have you been up to?

To think about or plan for what will happen in the future.

• We need to look ahead and plan.
• Don't dwell on the past; look ahead.

To focus on the positive aspects of a difficult or unpleasant situation.

• My flight was canceled, but I'm trying to look on the bright side.
• It's a tough situation, but let's look on the bright side.

To examine or review something quickly.

• Can you look over my essay before I submit it?
• The doctor looked over my test results.

To appear to have less color in your face than usual, often because you are ill, shocked, or frightened.

• You look pale. Are you feeling alright?
• He looked pale after hearing the bad news.

To seem likely to succeed or be good in the future.

• The early results look promising.
• This new project looks promising.

To visit a place and look at what is there.

• We looked round the castle yesterday.
• Let's look round the shops before we go.

To read or look at something quickly, or to search among things.

• Can you look through this report?
• She looked through her old photos.

To admire or respect someone, often because they are older or more experienced.

• Many young athletes look up to her.
• I always looked up to my older brother.