Eyes Idioms
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Meaning: To estimate or judge something by visual assessment without precise measurement.
Example: The doctor examined the patient's eyeball for any signs of infection. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: to attract someone's attention.
Example: Her stunning dress caught my eye as soon as she walked into the room. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: an overview.
Example: You can get a bird's-eye view of the city by going to the topmost floor. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: a person who is treated with special favor.
Example: Managers at Apple have been trained against having blue-eyed boys. Read more ➺
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 ➺
