look big
Example Sentences
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When I get that feeling on the back of my neck, I just slow down, and do my best to look big — having an enormous pack helps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2024
Instead, experts said people should back away very slowly, give the bear space, talk calmly and make themselves look big.
From BBC ● May 3, 2023
The wildlife department has an extensive list of tips to avoid conflict with cougars, and what to do if attacked: make yourself look big, fight back, and don’t run.
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2022
If you see a bird that won’t budge, he says, make yourself look big and make noise.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 22, 2022
It didn’t look big enough for an adult person to live inside, but Danny was learning that there was more to things than could be seen with the naked eye.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
