Meanings
- Said after tricking someone into believing there was something to be seen where, in fact, there was not.
They don't tend to fall for the whole pointing one way as you run the other way “made you look” ruse.
2014, Lexi Blake, Steal the Moon, page 73 more examples
Tim sat up suddenly and pointed out the window in excitement. “No way! There's one right now!” Tara leaned over to see. “Really?” He laughed. “Made you look!”
2001, Casey Lytle, Alien Encounter: Homeworld: Conclusion, page 45There were no stains. No blood. By the time she looked over at Walker, she knew he'd gotten what he'd wanted. His self-satisfied grin told her everything. “Made you look,” he said.
2008, Gregg Olsen, A Cold Dark Place, page 334Trish muttered, “By the way, Jason, your sweater is on backwards.” He glanced down, but his sweater was on properly. He looked back at Trish, who now bore a knowing grin. “Made you look,” she said in a sly tone.
2012, Kimberly Chapman, Karen Babcock, Finding Gaia
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