get a good look at
idiom
: to see (someone or something) clearly
The witness wasn't able to describe the killer because she didn't get a good look at him.
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Other spacecraft may not get a good look at 3I/ATLAS, but could still play an important role in investigating the interstellar visitor.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The swordfish was crossing the bow, even charging the boat, giving boaters the chance to get a good look at its long bill, Lopez said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
So this game will allow the coaching staff to get a good look at any potential holes in the game plan.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
The Blue Jays will square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the only time this year, which means Scherzer is about to get a good look at a pitcher who hopes to be in his shoes one day: Cy Young favorite Paul Skenes.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The swordfish was crossing the bow, even charging the boat, giving boaters the chance to get a good look at its long bill, Lopez said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
So this game will allow the coaching staff to get a good look at any potential holes in the game plan.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
The Blue Jays will square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the only time this year, which means Scherzer is about to get a good look at a pitcher who hopes to be in his shoes one day: Cy Young favorite Paul Skenes.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Get a good look at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20a%20good%20look%20at. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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