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if looks could kill
[ if looks kood kil ]
idiom
- (used to remark on an obviously disgusted, disapproving, or angry look from someone):
If looks could kill, his scowl would have slain the manager on the spot.
She didn’t say anything—but if looks could kill, I’d be dead right now.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of if looks could kill1
First recorded in 1710–20
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