don't look now

phrase

—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.

Examples of don't look now in a Sentence

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Speaking of which, don't look now, but the Tigers have put themselves in prime position to flip two elite five-star prospects, wide receiver Easton Royal and defensive tackle Jaden Brewster, from Texas and Texas Tech, respectively. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 And don't look now, but the Texans (4-5) have won four of their last six after an 0-3 start. — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025

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“Don't look now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/don%27t%20look%20now. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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