informal10K+

UK//dʌn ˈnʌθɪŋ bət steə(r) æt juː//US//dʌn ˈnʌθɪŋ bət stɛr æt ju//

Meaning of Done nothing but stare at you

An expression indicating someone is only looking at you and not engaging in any other activity.

In simple words: Only looked at you without doing anything else.

Done nothing but stare at you in a sentence

  • I've done nothing but stare at you during the whole meeting.
  • She has done nothing but stare at you since you walked in.
  • He said he had done nothing but stare at you from across the room.
  • All I’ve done is nothing but stare at you and wonder about your thoughts.
  • At the party, I did nothing but stare at you, lost in your charm.

How to use Done nothing but stare at you

Used in casual conversation, often to express boredom or fixation. Not appropriate in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone so focused on you that they can't do anything else.

Related words

Collocations with Done nothing but stare at you

  • done nothing but wait
  • done nothing but watch
  • done nothing but complain
  • done nothing but talk

Synonyms for Done nothing but stare at you

  • just stared at you
  • only gazed at you
  • kept looking at you
  • simply watched you

Common mistakes with Done nothing but stare at you

  • Confused with 'done everything but stare at you'.
  • Used in overly formal settings.
  • Mismatched subject-verb agreement.

Done nothing but stare at you appears in

Done nothing but stare at you in other languages

More chunks like Done nothing but stare at you

People also search for

  • Done nothing but stare at you meaning
  • meaning of Done nothing but stare at you
  • Done nothing but stare at you definition
  • define Done nothing but stare at you
  • what does Done nothing but stare at you mean
  • Done nothing but stare at you means
  • how to use Done nothing but stare at you

Frequently asked questions about Done nothing but stare at you

What does Done nothing but stare at you mean?

Only looked at you without doing anything else.

What is the definition of Done nothing but stare at you?

An expression indicating someone is only looking at you and not engaging in any other activity.

How do you use Done nothing but stare at you in a sentence?

I've done nothing but stare at you during the whole meeting.

Can you give another example of Done nothing but stare at you?

She has done nothing but stare at you since you walked in.

What are synonyms for Done nothing but stare at you?

Common alternatives include just stared at you, only gazed at you, kept looking at you, simply watched you.

What words go with Done nothing but stare at you?

It commonly pairs with done nothing but wait, done nothing but watch, done nothing but complain, done nothing but talk.

What are common mistakes when using Done nothing but stare at you?

Confused with 'done everything but stare at you'. Used in overly formal settings. Mismatched subject-verb agreement.

How do you pronounce Done nothing but stare at you?

US: //dʌn ˈnʌθɪŋ bət stɛr æt ju//, UK: //dʌn ˈnʌθɪŋ bət steə(r) æt juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Done nothing but stare at you formal or informal?

"Done nothing but stare at you" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Done nothing but stare at you?

Used in casual conversation, often to express boredom or fixation. Not appropriate in formal contexts.