Glance away Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɫæns/ /əˈweɪ
GLANS-uh-WAY
ɡlˈɑːns/ /ɐwˈeɪ
gl-AHNS-uh-WAY
Definition
To quickly look away from something or someone, often because of embarrassment, discomfort, or distraction.
Usage & Nuances
'Glance away' is slightly formal or literary and suggests a brief, unintended or emotional reason for looking away. Common contexts include feeling shy, embarrassed, or wanting to avoid eye contact. Don't confuse with simply 'look away,' which is more neutral.
Spanish: apartar la mirada - desviar la vistaPortuguese (BR): desviar o olhar - olhar para outro ladoPortuguese (PT): desviar o olhar - olhar para outro ladoChinese (Simplified): 移开目光 - 把视线移开Chinese (Traditional): 移開目光 - 把視線移開Hindi: नज़रे हटा लेना - नजरें फेर लेनाArabic: صرف النظر - يُحوِّل نظرهBengali: দৃষ্টি সরানো - চোখ ঘুরিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: отвести взгляд - быстро отвернутьсяJapanese: 目をそらすVietnamese: liếc đi chỗ khácKorean: 시선을 피하다 - 눈을 돌리다Turkish: bakışlarını kaçırmakUrdu: نظریں ہٹا لینا - نظریں پھیر لیناIndonesian: mengalihkan pandangan - melirik ke tempat lain
Example Sentences
She glanced away when he looked at her.
basic
If you feel shy, you might glance away.
basic
The child glanced away from the teacher.
basic
He tried to hide his reaction and quickly glanced away.
natural
Whenever their eyes met, she would glance away bashfully.
natural
Don’t just glance away when someone talks to you; it seems rude.
natural