eye · n
keep your/an eye on sb/sth
B2 to watch or look after someone or something
Dictionary examples:
Could you keep an eye on this pot of soup for a moment? (21.6)
in sb's eyes
B2 in someone's opinion
Dictionary examples:
In my parents' eyes, I'll always be a child. (12.7)
can't keep/take your eyes off sb/sth
B2 to be unable to stop looking at someone or something because they are so attractive or interesting
Dictionary examples:
He couldn't take his eyes off the wrapped gifts on the table. (35.4)
have an eye for sth
B2 to be good at noticing a particular type of thing
Dictionary examples:
Your son has a very good eye for detail. (15.9)
keep an eye out for sb/sth
C1 to watch carefully for someone or something to appear
Dictionary examples:
Keep an eye out for the delivery truck. (24.2)
turn a blind eye (to sth)
C1 to choose to ignore something that you know is wrong
Dictionary examples:
The restaurant staff often took food home, and their boss turned a blind eye. (37.5)
be in the public eye
C1 to be famous and often featured in the media
Dictionary examples:
Her new role means that she will be in the public eye. (36.0)
catch sb's eye
C2 to get someone's attention by looking at them
Dictionary examples:
I tried to catch her eye, but she had already turned away. (19.4)
catch sb's eye
C2 to be attractive or different enough to be noticed by people
Dictionary examples:
It was the color of his jacket that caught my eye. (26.8)
look sb in the eye/eyes
B2 to look at someone in a direct way, without showing fear or shame
Dictionary examples:
I wanted to look him in the eye and tell him I made a mistake. (20.1)
see eye to eye (with sb)
C2 If two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other.
Dictionary examples:
My sister didn’t see eye to eye with me. (15.2)
keep your eyes peeled (for sb/sth)
C2 to watch carefully for someone or something
Dictionary examples:
Keep your eyes peeled, he should be here any minute. (40.4)
keep your eyes open (for sb/sth)
C2 to watch carefully for someone or something
Dictionary examples:
Keep your eyes open for anything unusual. (13.9)
cry your eyes out
C2 If someone cries their eyes out, they cry a lot about a problem or situation.
Dictionary examples:
When she heard the fire had destroyed the houses, she cried her eyes out. (32.9)
in the blink of an eye
C2 extremely quickly
Dictionary examples:
In the blink of an eye, he was gone. (47.8)
in your mind's eye
C2 in your imagination or memory
Dictionary examples:
In my mind's eye, I imagined the building painted white, with a beautiful garden around it. (31.9)
the naked eye
C2 If something can be seen by the naked eye, it is big enough to be seen without special equipment.
Dictionary examples:
These bugs are so tiny you cannot see them with the naked eye. (45.0)
roll your eyes
C2 to move your eyes in a circle to show surprise or disapproval
Dictionary examples:
When I asked her when she thought the building work would be finished, she just rolled her eyes. (42.0)
eye contact ()
C2 when people look directly at each other, for instance when they are talking to each other
Dictionary examples:
There was very little eye contact between them. (16.4)
eye
A1 one of the two organs in your face, which you use to see with
Dictionary examples:
My eye saw a pizza fly. (0.0)
His eye saw a flying book. (0.0)
His eye watched the jumping sandwich. (0.0)
She's got beautiful green eyes. (13.4)
He has no sight in his left/right eye. (18.9)
He closed his eyes and went to sleep. (24.9)
not believe your eyes
B1 to be very surprised when you see someone or something
Dictionary examples:
I couldn't believe my eyes when my cat started doing my homework! (0.0)
I blinked my eyes in surprise when I saw my grandma skateboarding! (0.0)
My eyes must be playing tricks! Is that elephant riding a bicycle? (0.0)
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw what he was wearing. (26.5)