glance over
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to quickly inspect something (newspaper, notes) with the eyes
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"There are other people coming besides the Princess Ziska, are there not, Mr. Murray?" inquired Sir Chetwynd Lyle, with an obtrusively bantering air. Denzil Murray glanced him over disdainfully.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “glance over” mean?
to quickly inspect something (newspaper, notes) with the eyes
Is “glance over” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.