A person, place, thing, or situation can be very different from how it seems or appears to be at first glance.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of look for number one

(idiomatic, UK) To look very disappointed.

(idiomatic, dated) To look annoyed or displeased.

simple past tense and past participle of look as if one had lost a shilling and found sixpence

present participle of look as if one had lost a shilling and found sixpence

present participle of look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence

(humorous) A woman's facial attractiveness is irrelevant when considering her as a sexual partner.

Alternative form of you don't look at the mantelpiece when you're poking the fire

(simile, UK, informal, humorous) To look extremely disheveled.