- shot a glance
- looked quickly, took a peek
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
shot a glance
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Parthian shot — A Parthian shot is the same as a parting shot, i.e. a final remark or glance made on leaving. The allusion is to the supposed custom of the ancient Parthian horsemen of confusing their enemy by hurling spears into their ranks while in (real or… … Modern English usage
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