get a good look at
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: to see (someone or something) clearly
The witness wasn't able to describe the killer because she didn't get a good look at him.
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The security guard let both cars into the complex, but did not get a good look at the driver of the second car, Bendig said.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
See full schedule People across North America, South America, western parts of Europe and Africa will be able get a good look at the total lunar eclipse Thursday night into Friday.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
However, security did not get a good look at who was in the other car.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The Aztecs were able to get a good look at a possible game-winning shot on the final play.
—David Delgado, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
See full schedule People across North America, South America, western parts of Europe and Africa will be able get a good look at the total lunar eclipse Thursday night into Friday.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
However, security did not get a good look at who was in the other car.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The Aztecs were able to get a good look at a possible game-winning shot on the final play.
—David Delgado, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Get a good look at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20a%20good%20look%20at. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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