look-in

[ look-in ]

noun

1. a brief glance.
2. a short visit.
3. Football. a quick pass play in which the ball is thrown to a receiver running a short diagonal pattern across the center of the field.

look-in

noun

1. a chance to be chosen, participate, etc
2. a short visit

verb

1. intr, adverboften foll byon to pay a short visit

Word History and Origins

Origin of look-in¹

First recorded in 1840–50; noun use of verb phrase look in

Example Sentences

A chapter on the metaphysical poets is four-fifths Donne to one-fifth Herbert, with Marvell failing to get a look-in.

From The Daily Beast

I figured there'd be a couple of weeks here at the least—you'd go lookin' for gold, an' maybe find it, an' I'd git a look-in.

From Project Gutenberg

And, after all, they dont get even a look-in on that prize money, chuckled Bluff.

From Project Gutenberg

But this year the Brooklyns were going strong, and it was generally admitted that they had a look-in for the pennant.

From Project Gutenberg

If I had a lot of money now I'd add this story to the list and treat Gilfoyle's folks right without giving you a look-in.

From Project Gutenberg

We English have not a look-in when we are dealing with Americans, and yet France calls us a nation of shopkeepers.

From Project Gutenberg