Etymology Journal · W
Would you look at that?
Meaning
- A slightly more formal version of the wonder-filled exclamation used when noticing something striking. It invites the listener to share in your observation.
Observational, reflective
Used in a sentence
- Would you look at that sunset, it is absolutely brilliant.
- We reached the peak of the mountain, would you look at that view.
- Would you look at that, he finally cleaned his room.
The backstory
Commonly found in both formal and informal speech, it evolved from the imperative look at that. It is a standard way to direct someone's attention.
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