looking daggers

Eyes expressing fury

Looking daggers is glaring at someone with intense hostility or anger—a stare so sharp it could wound: She was looking daggers at her ex across the room.

The expression captures how a fierce gaze can feel like a weapon, conveying threat or fury without words.

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sneer · glower · pierce · fury · indignation · ire · icy · animosity · stare · cold stare · baleful · grimace · withering · resentment · eyes · stink eye · wrath · bitterness

Opposites
emotional intent of gaze

looking daggersbatting eyelashes

Rapid flirtatious lid movement

interpersonal attitude conveyed

looking daggersbreaking the ice

Initiating social contact

Family

look, looked, looks, looker, lookers, looking, outlook, outlooks, overlook

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G