as soon as look at someone
English
Phrase
as soon as look at someone
- (colloquial) Immediately, without giving someone a chance to react or defend.
- 1888, George Manville Fenn, Mother Carey's Chicken (page 72)
- He aren't[sic] got no more morals than a lobster, as would pinch his best friend's finger off as soon as look at him.
- 2004, Johnny Pesky, Phil Pepe, Few and Chosen Red Sox (page 139)
- He'd throw at you as soon as look at you. He terrified hitters. He'd just rear back and pump that fastball, and nobody ever hit him.
- 1888, George Manville Fenn, Mother Carey's Chicken (page 72)