Look a fright

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Emphasis on Messiness

The phrase suggests a strong degree of untidiness, more than just casual dishevelment. Slide

After the windstorm, her hair and clothes looked a fright.

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Colloquial Use

It's informal and best suited for casual conversations, not for formal writing or speeches. Slide

You can't go out like that; you look a fright!

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Expression of Surprise

Often used to express surprise at someone's unusually unkempt appearance. Slide

Wow, you look a fright! Did you get any sleep?