Eyes Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: Refers to having eyes that are wide open, often from surprise, fear, or amazement.
Example: She looked bug-eyed when she saw the huge spider on the wall. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: To ignore something wrong or illegal on purpose.
Example: The supervisor turned a blind eye when workers skipped important safety checks. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who is loved more than anyone else.
Example: My old golden retriever has always been the apple of my eye. Read more ➺
Meaning: Very quickly; in an instant.
Example: The power went out in the blink of an eye, leaving everyone confused in the dark. Read more ➺
