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Look somebody up and down

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Judgmental TonePlay
This phrase can imply a critical assessment of someone's appearance or style. SlideAs soon as he walked in, the group looked him up and down, whispering disapprovingly among themselves.
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Non-Verbal OpinionPlay
Using this phrase shows an opinion is being formed without saying anything out loud. SlideThe fashion designer looked her up and down, pondering her model potential.
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Possible DiscomfortPlay
Someone might feel uncomfortable or embarrassed when looked up and down. SlideAt the interview, the panel looked her up and down, making her nervous.