parting look

noun phrase
UK /ˈpɑː.tɪŋ lʊk/
US /ˈpɑːr.t̬ɪŋ lʊk/

A parting look is the last look you take at someone or something before you leave.

She gave the old house a parting look before getting into the car.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A quick look back that shows sadness about leaving.

He cast a parting look at his friends on the platform.

3. A final inspection of a place before you go away.

The captain took a parting look around the empty cabin.

4. A glance exchanged between two people as they say goodbye.

They shared a warm parting look at the door.