look sharp
Be smartly attentive
Look sharp means to hurry up or pay attention: Look sharp, we're leaving in five minutes.
The phrase also means to dress well or appear smart and put-together: He wanted to look sharp for the interview.
In both senses, sharp suggests alertness and precision—either in action or appearance.
Paying close notice
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- observantNoticing things readily
- awareHaving knowledge of
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
keen · quick · ready · on guard · alert · perceptive · responsive · astute
Neatly and stylishly dressed
- stylishFashionably elegant
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- well-dressedClothed with care
- groomedMade neat and tidy
smart · snappy · spiffy · neat · put-together · presentable · trim · crisp
Move with urgency
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
- step livelyCommand to hurry
- get movingCommand to depart
- snap to itCommand to act quickly
chop-chop · quickly · promptly · pronto · make haste · pick up the pace · get cracking · shake a leg
attentive
Paying close notice
watchful · keen · quick · ready · on guard · alert · perceptive · responsive · astute · prepared
dapper
Neatly and stylishly dressed
- stylishFashionably elegant
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- well-dressedClothed with care
groomed · smart · snappy · spiffy · neat · put-together · presentable · trim · crisp · natty
hurry
Move with urgency
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
- step livelyCommand to hurry
- get movingCommand to depart
snap to it · chop-chop · quickly · promptly · pronto · make haste · pick up the pace · get cracking · shake a leg
look sharpzone out
Become mentally absent
space out · daydream · slack off · lose focus · dawdle
look sharpdawdle
Linger without purpose
dilly-dally · drag your feet · take your time · lollygag · move slowly
look, sharp, looks, looking, outlook, sharpen, lookout, looked, sharper