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Had a glance at vs had a glance of you

Both phrases are not commonly used in English. The correct phrase is "had a glance at." The preposition "at" is used to indicate the target or object of the glance. The phrase "had a glance of you" is incorrect and not idiomatic in English.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

Had a glance at

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "had a glance at" when you want to express that you briefly looked at something or someone.

Examples:

  • I had a glance at the report before the meeting.
  • She had a quick glance at her watch.
  • He had a glance at the beautiful sunset.
  • They had a glance at the new car in the showroom.
  • We had a glance at the menu before deciding what to order.
  • a. To direct the eyes at or toward something briefly: glanced in the rearview mirror . b. To read quickly or in cursory fashion: glanced at the menu. 2. a. To strike a ...
  • glance (at somebody/something) a quick look to take/have a glance at the newspaper headlines a cursory/brief/casual/furtive glance The sisters exchanged  ...
  • I took/had a glance at the newspaper this morning. He stole/darted a glance at her [=he looked at her quickly] as she walked by. [+] more examples [-] hide ...
  • He had a glance at the newspaper headline. Le dio una ojeada a los encabezados del periódico. glance viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for ...

had a glance of you

This phrase is incorrect and not commonly used in English.

  • Sep 19, 2013 ... I only had a glance of you when you came down when you were showing a lady a piano. I told the girls to give my compliments to you.
  • I had a glance of you in the crowd yesterday. animroka- · Ekar iruj jarlepju eo ke rej roñ ke emej būreejtōn eo. A large crowd gathered when they heard the news  ...

Alternatives:

  • had a glance at you
  • caught a glimpse of you
  • took a quick look at you
  • glanced at you
  • had a quick peek at you

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