casual glance
[/ˈkæʒuəl ɡlæns/]
nounpl: casual glances
olhar casual; olhada rápida; olhar desinteressado
1. A quick, superficial look at something or someone without particular attention or interest
He gave the document a casual glance before signing it.
Ele deu uma olhada casual no documento antes de assiná-lo.
2. An unplanned or nonchalant observation of something
At a casual glance, the painting seemed ordinary, but upon closer inspection, it was remarkable.
À primeira vista, o quadro parecia comum, mas ao examinar com cuidado, era notável.
3. A brief, indifferent look that suggests lack of effort or care
She threw a casual glance over her shoulder as she walked away.
Ela lançou um olhar casual sobre o ombro enquanto se afastava.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, a 'casual glance' often indicates disinterest or nonchalance, frequently used in business, academic, and social contexts to suggest that something doesn't require full attention. In Brazil, this expression is common in both formal and informal speech, reflecting the cultural tendency toward relaxed body language and demeanor.
NYC Slang
quick eyeball; once-over
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