Definition
an eye: an organ in the head used to see things (most people have two of these!)
as far as the eye can see everywhere in view, as far as the horizon
a black eye a bruised eye
to sleep with one eye open to be careful or vigilant, to watch out
to keep an eye on... to observe.., to monitor...
the apple of my eye the thing that I treasure
to eye: to look at or watch intensely
- "Before we go any further, let's check in with our "eye in the sky", Ray Upton for a quick traffic report."
- "Philip : But I always thought that aliens had green skin and big eyes and triangle heads, and watched the XXX-files, and you know, abducted humans and stuff."
- "As our eyes met for the first time, I felt her looking deep into my soul, a place where no woman had ever penetrated."
- "Your eyes are like dollar signs."
- "Oh, my eyes!"
- "You're not blind, your eyes are just closed."
- "Vicar : Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today to celebrate the holy matrimony of two young lovers, eager to forge a union in the eyes of God, which is to last forever and ever."
- "Before we begin, let's check in with our "Eye in the Sky", Ray Upton, who joins us live from the Radio Rhubarb Traffic Copter 1."
- "Eye witness report by: CLIVE THE BEER VENDOR"
- "The look of love is in your eyes."
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