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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Its 24-inch display delivers vibrant HD visuals that make images on screen look sharp at any angle. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026 Winnipeg’s classic red and blue always look sharp and have stood the test of time. — The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The goal is not merely to look sharp out of the box, but to maintain useful cutting performance over time. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026 Tracy Morgan and Rauw Alejandro look sharp on stage at the ESPYS in July 15 in New York City. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for look sharp

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“Look sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20sharp. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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