look both ways

English

Verb

look both ways

  1. To check both directions of a crosswalk for any potential dangers before crossing.
    • 1993, Ryan, Margaret, Jemima Sweet the police officer, Puffin, page 7
      “I’m always very careful when crossing the road,” one boy in the class told her. “I look both ways, and if it’s all clear I walk smartly across.”
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