poor lookout

Example Sentences

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"It's a poor lookout," said Mrs. Morel bitterly.

From Sons and Lovers by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)

It would be rather a poor lookout if the thing came to grief in the Bay of Biscay, say, and I came souse into the sea.”

From King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane by Strang, Herbert

"Understand that foolish game and poor lookout for Jeekie, Major, but can't think of any plan."

From A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa by Haggard, Henry Rider

"A poor lookout it'll be for Aunt Butson and her Infant School."

From Shining Ferry by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Troth! it 'ud be a poor lookout if I was that easy frightened.

From North, South and over the Sea by Francis, M.E. (Mrs. Francis Blundell)