look (out) on(to) something

look (out) on(to) something
look (out) on(to) something
[for something] to face onto something or some place. •

The balcony looks out onto the meadow.

My window looks onto the street.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • look out for someone — look out for (someone/something) 1. to feel responsibility for someone or something. I have a network of neighbors who look out for each other and support each other. 2. to be aware of the existence of someone or something. Everybody thought I d… …   New idioms dictionary

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  • look out for — 1) PHRASAL VERB If you look out for something, you pay attention to things so that you notice it if or when it occurs. [V P P n] Look out for special deals... [V P P n] What are the symptoms to look out for? Syn: watch for 2) PHRASAL VERB If you… …   English dictionary

  • look out on — verb be oriented in a certain direction (Freq. 2) The house looks out on a tennis court The apartment overlooks the Hudson • Syn: ↑look out over, ↑overlook, ↑look across • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • look out over — verb be oriented in a certain direction (Freq. 1) The house looks out on a tennis court The apartment overlooks the Hudson • Syn: ↑look out on, ↑overlook, ↑look across • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • look out — 1) take care, be careful, be on guard Look out! There is a large truck coming down the highway. 2) be alert or watchful, keep looking for something Could you please look out for any old Elvis Presley records that you may find. 3) provide… …   Idioms and examples

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