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What does ‘the corner of your eye’ mean?

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To see something out of peripheral vision.

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What does ‘see eye to eye’ mean?

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To show agreement, to agree.

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What does ‘pull the wool over someone’s eyes’ mean?

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To mislead, cheat, or dupe somebody.

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What does ‘not see eye to eye’ mean?

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To have different opinions.

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What does ‘keep an eye peeled’ mean?

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To be observant, watch out for something.

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What does ‘keep an eye on’ mean?

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To watch it periodically, to keep it under surveillance.

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What does ‘jaundice-eye’ mean?

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To look at something with a prejudiced mind, biased.

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What does ‘in the eye of a storm’ mean?

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A controversial situation which affects or interests a lot of people.

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What does ‘eyebrow raising’ mean?

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Something which surprises, shocks, or offends people.

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What does ‘eye wash’ mean?

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A deception.

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What does ‘eagle-eyed’ mean?

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Of keen eyesight.

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What does ‘cry your eyes out’ mean?

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To cry hard for a very long time.

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What does ‘catch someone’s eye’ mean?

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To attract someone’s attention.

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What does ‘blue-eyed boy’ mean?

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A person who is a favorite.

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What does ‘black eye’ mean?

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A mark of shame.

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What does ‘argus-eyed’ mean?

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Observant, vigilant.

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What does ‘apple of one’s eye’ mean?

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Very lovable, dearest.

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What does ‘an eye for an eye’ mean?

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Tit for tat, justice that is revengeful.

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What does ‘all eyes are on’ mean?

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Everyone is paying attention to.

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What does ‘all eyes and ears’ mean?

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Watching attentively.

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What does ‘sight for sore eyes’ mean?

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A person or thing one is extremely pleased to see.

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What does ‘Wandering eye’ mean?

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A tendency to look at and desire women or men other than one’s committed romantic partner.

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What does ‘The green-eyed monster’ refer to?

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Jealousy.

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What does ‘To be the apple of someone’s eye’ mean?

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To be loved and treasured by someone.

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What does 'To throw dust in one's eyes' mean?
To deceive, to mislead.
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What does 'Turn a blind eye' mean?
To ignore a situation, fact or reality.
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What does 'Up to the eyes' mean?
Extremely busy or to have a lot to deal with.
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What does 'All ears' mean?
Deeply attentive.
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What does 'Four corners of the earth' mean?
In all parts of the world.
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What does 'Give ear to' mean?
Listen to.
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What does 'Give someone an earful' mean?
To angrily express an opinion to someone.
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What does 'Lend ear' mean?
To listen attentively.
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What does 'Music to one's ears' mean?
Happy to hear.
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What does 'Children should be seen and not heard' mean?
Children should not speak in the presence of adults.
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What does 'Play it by ear' mean?
To respond to circumstances instead of having a fixed plan.
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What does 'Set by the ears' mean?
To cause to dispute or quarrel.
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What does 'To be a charmed life' mean?
To be lucky as if protected or helped by magic.
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What does 'Over one's head' mean?
To be in a situation where one is overwhelmed with tasks.
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What does 'Swollen-headed' mean?
Conceited, arrogant.
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What does 'To keep one's head above water' mean?
To keep out of debt.
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What does 'To turn something on its head' mean?
To cause something to be opposite of what it was before.
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What does 'Use one's head' mean?
To think.
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What does 'Wrap one's head around it' mean?
To understand something that one considers challenging or confusing.
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What does 'Be in two minds' mean?
Unable to decide, indecisive.
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What does 'Bear in mind' mean?
To remember.
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What does 'Give a piece of mind' mean?
To rebuke or scold.
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What does 'Mind one's language' mean?
Tell someone to speak politely.
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What does 'Put in mind' mean?
To remember.
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What does 'Great minds think alike' mean?
Said when two people have the same opinion or make the same choice.
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What does 'Ease somebody's mind' mean?
To alleviate someone's anxiety.
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What does 'Mind one's p's and q's' mean?
Taking care of etiquettes.
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What does 'Speak one's mind' mean?
Speak what one really thinks.
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A sight for sore eyes
A person or thing that one is extremely pleased or relieved to see.
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All eyes
Watching attentively, everyone paying attention to.
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All eyes and ears
Eagerly watching.
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An eye for an eye
Tit for tat, justice that is revengeful.
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Apple of one's eye
Very lovable, dearest.
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Eagle-eyed
Of keen eyesight.
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Eye wash
A deception.
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Argus-eyed
Observant, vigilant.
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Eyebrow raising
Something which surprises, shocks or offends people.
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Black eye
A mark of shame.
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Blue-eyed boy
A person who is favourite of others.
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Catch someone's eye
Attract someone's attention.
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Cry your eyes out
Cry hard for a very long time.
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Keep an eye on
To watch it periodically, to keep it under surveillance.
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In the eye of a storm
Deeply involved in a difficult or controversial situation which affects or interests a lot of people.
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Jaundice-eye
To look at something with a prejudiced mind, biased.
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Not see eye to eye with somebody
To have different opinion.
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Pull the wool over somebody's eyes
To mislead, cheat, dupe or delude.
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See eye-to-eye
Showing agreement, to agree.
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See something out of the corner of your eye
Use peripheral vision.
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Keep an eye peeled
Be observant, watch out for.
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What does the phrase 'green-eyed monster' mean?
Jealousy ## Footnote This phrase refers to the emotion of jealousy, often depicted as a monster.
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What does it mean to be 'the apple of someone's eye'?
To be loved and treasured by someone ## Footnote This expression signifies a person who is cherished and valued.
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What does it mean to 'throw dust in one's eyes'?
To deceive, to mislead ## Footnote This phrase indicates an act of trickery or distraction.
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What does 'turn a blind eye' mean?
To ignore a situation, fact or reality ## Footnote This expression refers to deliberately overlooking something.
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What does 'up to the eyes' mean?
Extremely busy or to have a lot to deal with ## Footnote This phrase indicates being overwhelmed with tasks or responsibilities.
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What does 'wandering eye' refer to?
A tendency to look at and desire women or men other than one's committed romantic partner ## Footnote This expression describes someone who is unfaithful or disloyal.
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What does 'all ears' mean?
Deeply attentive ## Footnote This phrase indicates that someone is eagerly listening.
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What does 'the four corners of the earth' mean?
In all parts of the world ## Footnote This expression signifies global or widespread reach.
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What does 'give ear to' mean?
Listen to ## Footnote This phrase means to pay attention or heed to someone.
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What does 'give someone an earful' mean?
To angrily express an opinion to someone ## Footnote This expression indicates a forceful or emotional communication.
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What does 'lend ear' mean?
To listen attentively ## Footnote This phrase signifies offering one's attention to someone.
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What does 'music to one's ears' mean?
Happy to hear ## Footnote This expression is used when someone hears something pleasing or agreeable.
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What does 'play it by ear' mean?
To respond to circumstances instead of having a fixed plan ## Footnote This phrase indicates a flexible approach to a situation.
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Fill in the blank: 'Children should be seen and not _______.
heard ## Footnote This phrase suggests that children should not speak when adults are present.
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What does 'set by the ears' mean?
To speak against one another ## Footnote This expression implies causing a dispute or quarrel.
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What does 'the walls have ears' mean?
May be overheard so be careful what you say ## Footnote This phrase warns that conversations might not be private.
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What does 'to bear a charmed life' mean?
To be lucky as if protected or helped by magic ## Footnote This expression describes someone who seems to have good fortune.

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