(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

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

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

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

present participle of look as if one has been dragged through a hedge backwards

simple past tense and past participle of look as if one has been dragged through a hedge backwards

In a manner that pertains to looks or appearance.