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looking at from the corner of one's eye; sidelong glance
disregarding; ignoring
faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
彼は私を尻目に通り過ぎた。
He passed me by with a sidelong glance.
批判を尻目に、政府は改革を断行した。
The government pushed through reforms, disregarding criticism.
周囲の期待を尻目に、彼は自分の夢を追い続けた。
He continued to pursue his own dream, disregarding the expectations of those around him.