look sharp

verb — 2 senses

look sharp

verb

1

Imperative Pay attention; be alert.

2

Imperative Hurry up; work quickly.

Have you made a fire in the grate? / Not yet, I am just going to make one. / Look sharp, it is very cold, and make the fire very fierce.1886, Lim Hiong Seng, Handbook of the Swatow Vernacular, Singapore: Koh Yew Hean Press:

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