look sharp

phrase

informal
: to act quickly : to hurry
You'd better look sharp if you want to be ready on time.

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“Look sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20sharp. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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