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UK//juː lʊk ʌs ɪn ði aɪ//US//ju lʊk ʌs ɪn ði aɪ//

Meaning of You look us in the eye

You make direct eye contact with others to express sincerity.

In simple words: You make direct eye contact with us.

You look us in the eye in a sentence

  • When you speak the truth, you look us in the eye.
  • During the negotiation, it’s important that you look us in the eye.
  • Don’t try to hide; just look us in the eye and be honest.
  • If you want to gain our trust, you must look us in the eye.
  • He always looks us in the eye when he tells a story.

How to use You look us in the eye

Use this phrase when addressing someone's honesty or directness. It's suitable in both serious and casual discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine looking someone straight in the eye like a brave knight.

Related words

Collocations with You look us in the eye

  • look someone in the eye
  • look us straight in the eye
  • look directly in the eye
  • not able to look us in the eye
  • look them in the eye

Synonyms for You look us in the eye

  • face us directly
  • look us straight in the eye
  • make eye contact
  • meet our gaze
  • address us openly

Common mistakes with You look us in the eye

  • Using 'look' incorrectly in passive voice (e.g. 'We are looked in the eye').
  • Confusing with similar phrases like 'Look at us'.
  • Not using 'in the eye' and saying just 'You look us' instead.

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Frequently asked questions about You look us in the eye

What does You look us in the eye mean?

You make direct eye contact with us.

What is the definition of You look us in the eye?

You make direct eye contact with others to express sincerity.

How do you use You look us in the eye in a sentence?

When you speak the truth, you look us in the eye.

Can you give another example of You look us in the eye?

During the negotiation, it’s important that you look us in the eye.

What are synonyms for You look us in the eye?

Common alternatives include face us directly, look us straight in the eye, make eye contact, meet our gaze, address us openly.

What words go with You look us in the eye?

It commonly pairs with look someone in the eye, look us straight in the eye, look directly in the eye, not able to look us in the eye, look them in the eye.

What are common mistakes when using You look us in the eye?

Using 'look' incorrectly in passive voice (e.g. 'We are looked in the eye'). Confusing with similar phrases like 'Look at us'. Not using 'in the eye' and saying just 'You look us' instead.

How do you pronounce You look us in the eye?

US: //ju lʊk ʌs ɪn ði aɪ//, UK: //juː lʊk ʌs ɪn ði aɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You look us in the eye?

Use this phrase when addressing someone's honesty or directness. It's suitable in both serious and casual discussions.