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looking away; looking aside
outsider's perspective; observer's view
運転中によそ見をすると事故の原因になりかねない。
Looking away while driving can lead to an accident.
授業中によそ見をしていたら先生に注意された。
I was scolded by the teacher for looking away during class.
よそ見をしている間にボールが飛んできた。
While I was looking away, a ball came flying toward me.