look both ways

verb

verb

To check both directions of a crosswalk for any potential dangers before crossing.

“I’m always very careful when crossing the road,” one boy in the class told her. “I look both ways, and if it’s all clear I walk smartly across.”1993, Ryan, Margaret, Jemima Sweet the police officer, Puffin, page 7:

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