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if looks could kill

[ if looks kood kil ]

idiom

  1. (used to remark on an obviously disgusted, disapproving, or angry look from someone):

    If looks could kill, his scowl would have slain the manager on the spot.

    She didn’t say anything—but if looks could kill, I’d be dead right now.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of if looks could kill1

First recorded in 1710–20

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