Expressions with look

This diagram illustrates some of the most useful phrasal verbs formed with look.

look back on (v) recall (hoi tuong)
look up to (v) respect
look into (v) investigate
look for (v) try to find
look up (v) find information in a book
look after (v) take care of
look forward to (v) expect with pleasure
look on (v) consider
look out (v) take care

_ I look back on that summer with some regrets.
_ He has a great respect for his colleagues but he doesn't really look up to his boss.
_ You're going to London? Do look up my sister when you're there.
_ A government inquiry is looking into the cause of the accident.
_ We are looking to you to bring the company successfully out of the recession.
_ I'm sorry to hear you lost your job. I do hope that things will look up for you soon.
_ Six nurses look after the patients in this ward.

Here are a few more useful phrasal verbs based on look.
_ Please look through the proposal and let me know what you think. (examine)
_ I've looked over your proposal but I still need to read the fine print. (examined quickly)
_ Business is looking up at last. (starting to improve)
_ When you go to New York, be sure to look up our representative there. (find and visit)
_ We are looking to the Far East for an increase in sales. (depending on)
_ The company seens to be looking ahead to a bright future. (planning for the future)

Here are some other useful expressions based on look:
_ Try to look on the bright side of things. (be cheerful in spite of difficulties)
_ He's beginning to look his age. (appear as old as he really is)
_ They're always on the lookout for new talent. (searching for)
_ I don't like the look of those black clouds. (what I see suggests trouble ahead)
_ There's going to be a heavy thunderstorm, by the look of it.
_ I know she's hiding something when she won't look me in the eye. (look directly at S.O)
_ The officer looked the men up and down and then started to tell them what he thought of them in no uncertain terms. (inspect closely (v- xem xet ky) in order to judge).
_ Everyone hates being made to look small. (appear unimportant or silly)
_ She looks down her nose at anyone who is no good at sport. (regards as unimportant or socially inferior)
_ It's not much to look at but it's comfortable. (not attractive in appearance)
_ The offfice has been given a new look over the weekend. (a fresh and more up-to-date appearance)
_ Look before you leap. (Think before you act boldly)

Try to remain optimistic if you possibly can. /looked ... up and down.