don't look now
Definition of don't look now
—used in speech before a statement to tell someone to be aware of something without looking Don't look now, but they're coming our way. Don't look now, but I think we're being followed.
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Word by Word Definitions
: do not
: does not
: a command or entreaty not to do something
: to make sure or take care (that something is done)
: to ascertain by the use of one's eyes
: to exercise the power of vision upon : examine
: the act of looking
: glance
: the expression of the countenance
: at the present time or moment
: in the time immediately before the present
: in the time immediately to follow : forthwith
: in view of the fact that : since
: the present time or moment
: of or relating to the present time : existing
: excitingly new
: constantly aware of what is new
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