look at someone cross-eyed

look at someone cross-eyed
look at someone cross-eyed
Fig. to merely appear to question, threaten, or mock someone. (Often in the negative.) •

You had better be on your best behavior around Tony. Don't even look at him cross-eyed!

If you so much as look at me cross-eyed, I will send you to your room.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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