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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.

had a glance of you

This phrase is incorrect and not commonly used in English.


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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