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Phrase(s): look (out) on(to) something
[for something] to face onto something or some place. • The balcony looks out onto the meadow. • My window looks onto the street., Phrase(s): look on
to be a spectator and watch what is happening without participating. • The beating took place while a policeman looked on. • While the kittens played, the mother cat looked on contentedly., Phrase(s): look on (with someone)
to share and read from someone else’s notes, paper, book, music, etc. • I don’t have a copy of the notice, but I will look on with Carlo. • Carla has a copy of the music. She doesn’t mind if I look on.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. Also, look upon. Regard in a certain way, as in I looked on him as a second father, or We looked upon her as a worthy successor. [Early 1600s] 2. Be a spectator, watch, as in She rode the horse around the ring as her parents looked on. [Late 1500s] 3. Also, look on with. Read from someone's book, paper, or music at the same time, as in I forgot my score; can I look on with you? [Late 1800s]
American Heritage Idioms