How to Pronounce "look up and down"
expression
LUUK UP and DOWN
luuk UP and DOWN
Definition
To move your eyes slowly from someone's head to their feet (or vice versa), often to observe or judge their appearance or outfit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
lˈʊk/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈænd/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK UP and DOWN
UK
luuk UP and DOWN
Listen in Context
She looked him up and down before answering.
The teacher looked the class up and down in silence.
He looked me up and down with a frown.
People always look me up and down when I wear this jacket.