Eyes

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blind as a bat

Meaning: unconscious to something

Example: Maria is so in love, she is as blind as a bat when it comes to Mark’s rude behavior. Read more ➺


look forward

Meaning: to eagerly await something

Example: I am looking forward to seeing my best friend next weekend. I have not seen him for six months. Read more ➺


a sight for sore eyes

Meaning: a way of saying that you are happy to see someone

Example: I can't believe that I haven't seen you in a year! You are a sight for sore eyes. Read more ➺


blowing smoke

Meaning: to intentionally misinform or deceive

Example: I know your motives behind this act; don't try to blow smoke in my eyes. Read more ➺


beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Meaning: different people have different ideas and views about what is beautiful

Example: I don't see why he finds her attractive, I think she is downright ugly; but, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say. Read more ➺


catch eye

Meaning: be noticed by someone

Example: While we were driving down the road, a small shop selling beautiful potteries caught my eye. Read more ➺


see eye to eye

Meaning: to agree fully with someone.

Example: Though they work as a team, they often don't see eye to eye on most issues. Read more ➺


throw dust in eyes

Meaning: to mislead somebody

Example: She threw dust in the eyes of the jeweler by pretending to be a well-to-do lady, and then stole the jewellery. Read more ➺


turn a blind eye

Meaning: deliberately overlook

Example: As a police officer, you cannot turn a blind eye to any of the illegal activities around you. Read more ➺


in the blink of an eye

Meaning: in an instant

Example: In the blink of an eye, the robber disappeared from the bank with a bag full of cash. Read more ➺


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