Eyes Idioms

eye of the storm

Meaning: directly involved in or affected by a highly controversial or difficult situation.

Example: As the debate heated up, he realized he was in the eye of the storm. Read more ➺

catch someone’s eye

Meaning: to attract someone's attention.

Example: Her stunning dress caught my eye as soon as she walked into the room. Read more ➺

green-eyed monster

Meaning: referring to the feeling of jealousy or envy.

Example: After seeing her friend's new car, Maria felt the green-eyed monster creeping up inside her. Read more ➺

keep your eyes peeled

Meaning: to be on alert and aware of something.

Example: I regularly keep my eyes peeled to identify any new opportunities that come my way at the company. Read more ➺

bird’s eye view

Meaning: an overview.

Example: You can get a bird's-eye view of the city by going to the topmost floor. Read more ➺

bat an eye

Meaning: to avoid expressing surprise, fear, or shock.

Example: The man didn't bat an eye when the explosions went off around him and bullets zipped past his head. Read more ➺

on the blink

Meaning: to be malfunctioning or not operating correctly.

Example: The computer is on the blink again; I really need to check whether there's a virus causing problems. Read more ➺

blue eyed boy

Meaning: a person who is treated with special favor.

Example: Managers at Apple have been trained against having blue-eyed boys. Read more ➺

blind spot

Meaning: if you have a blind spot about something, you cannot accept or understand it

Example: Please don't point out my "blind spots" to me; I would rather find them on my own. Read more ➺

bull’s eye

Meaning: the center of a target.

Example: It can't hurt to go right for the bull's eye - there's nothing wrong with getting things right the first time. Read more ➺