Eye meaning in English

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Definition

an eye: an organ in the head used to see things (most people have two of these!) noun
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 verb

Examples

  • "You have a strange look in your eye."
  • "Sherry : And you, sexy eyes, John."
  • "The screen is not good for my eyes, and the plants, they don't like it either."
  • "Oh my eyes!"
  • "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."
  • "Wang acquired Dulce & Carpaccio last week for 7.1 billion dollars, further evidence that Wang is eying distribution channels."
  • "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."
  • "Eye witness report by: CLIVE THE BEER VENDOR"
  • "Look me in the eyes and don't cross."
  • "Daddy's just got some smoke in his eyes from all the cigars."
  • "I mean, very colorful with an ear where the eye should be."
  • "The last person who made me laugh got a needle in his eye."
  • "Assistant4life (Polly Watson) says : Tall, pale and handsome, with perfect teeth and the most beautiful eyes you've ever seen!"
  • "Dearly Beloved, 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 go any further, let's check in with our "eye in the sky", Ray Upton for a quick traffic report."
  • "As our eyes met for the first time, I felt her looking deep into my soul, a place where no woman had ever penetrated."
  • "Van Gogh... that's the goal keeper from Belgium with one eye who eats sunflowers, right?"
  • "I have something in my eye."
  • "Bruno Delavigne, President and CEO Delavigne Corporation: "Patrice was a great man with a brilliant eye."

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