左顾右盼 (zuǒ gù yòu pàn) — (idiom) to glance left and right; to look around in a hesitant or unfocused manner
Definition
A chengyu for glancing hesitantly or distractedly, often suggesting nervousness, suspicion, or lack of focus. Compared to 东张西望, it leans more toward nervous/suspicious scanning than casual idle looking.
idiom
to glance left and rightto look around in a hesitant or unfocused manner
Examples
- 左顾右盼，。Tā zhàn zài mén kǒu zuǒ gù yòu pàn, hǎo xiàng zài děng shén me rén.He stood at the door looking left and right, as if waiting for someone.
- 左顾右盼，。Kǎo shì de shí hou bú yào zuǒ gù yòu pàn, yào zhuān xīn zuò tí.During exams, don't look around; focus on answering the questions.
- 左顾右盼。Tā zuǒ gù yòu pàn de yàng zi ràng rén jué de hěn kě yí.The way she kept glancing around made people find her suspicious.
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