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Expression: "Flashing the headlights of a car..."



 
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Expression: "Flashing the headlights of a car..." Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:06 pm  Expression: "Flashing the headlights of a car..."
 

Hi

Some hoodlums flash the headlights of a car in people's eyes to irritate them i.e turn them off and on very quickly.

So, would you say flashing headlights is a correct and natural expresssion?

Many thanks,

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Expression: "Flashing the headlights of a car..." Sat Jul 05, 2008 13:43 pm  Expression: "Flashing the headlights of a car..."
 

Hello Tom,

Usually, you flash your headlights; the "car" is implicit. (Flashing headlights" is fine.)

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Expression: "Flashing the headlights of a car..." Sun Jul 06, 2008 20:58 pm  Expression: "Flashing the headlights of a car..."
 

Thanks, MrP

So,

Quote:
He enjoys flashing his headlights in people's eyes.
He enjoys flashing his headlights into people's eyes.

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Expression: "Flashing the headlights of a car..." Sun Jul 06, 2008 21:27 pm  Expression: "Flashing the headlights of a car..."
 

Hi Tom

You might hear something like this, for example:

- He is an obnoxious driver. One of his most annoying and dangerous habits is tailgating the car in front of him and repeatedly flashing his lights.
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