peek out (from underneath someone or something)

peek out (from underneath someone or something)
peek out (from underneath someone or something)
1. to look outward from beneath someone or something. •

A small furry face peeked out from underneath the sofa.

At the base of the sofa, a cat peeked out.

2. to show just a little bit with the rest concealed under someone or something. •

Her petticoat peeked out from underneath her skirt.

Her skirt was a tad too short and a little bit of her slip peeked out.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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