as soon as look at someone

as soon as look at someone

1. (colloquial) Immediately, without giving someone a chance to react or defend.
   • 1888, George Manville Fenn, Mother Carey's Chicken, page 72:

     He aren't^[sic] got no more morals than a lobster, as would pinch his best friend's finger off as soon as look at him.

   • 2004, Johnny Pesky, Phil Pepe, Few and Chosen Red Sox, page 139:

     He'd throw at you as soon as look at you. He terrified hitters. He'd just rear back and pump that fastball, and nobody ever hit him.