look through somebody/something phrasal verb (see also look)

1. to look for something among a pile of papers, in a drawer, in someone’s pockets etc Synonym : go through:
I’ve looked through all my papers but I still can’t find the contract.

2. to not notice or pretend to not notice someone you know, even though you see them
look straight/right through somebody
I saw Fiona in the street yesterday and she looked straight through me.

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