尻目

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 尻目 and read しりめ, it means a sideways glance and, idiomatically, disregard for others' reactions or opposition.
• Basic usage: It appears in literally glancing at an opponent and in pressing ahead despite objections.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Glance versus idiomatic disregard
  • The fixed construction can mean paying no heed, even when no literal sideways look is intended.