look off

verb3

1. •
   To mislead by directing one's apparent attention away from one's true object of intent.

   • I went back to pass, tried to look off the safety, turned and fired it out to Jack. It didn't work. The safety closed on the ball and knocked it down. — 2004
2. •
   To look in a way different than the intended direction of play in order to confuse the opposing team.
3. •
   To put off by one's facial expression

   • She can look a man on or look him off, either way. I wouldn't have thought any woman could look him off, I'd think she'd need a hatpin or a red-hot poker — 1957