Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing eye, including its inflections. Clear word filter
keep an eye on
CEFR A2to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong
catch someone's eye
CEFR B1to draw someone's notice or interest
see eye to eye
CEFR B1To agree completely with someone.
cast an eye over
CEFR B2to look at or examine something quickly
give someone the eye
CEFR B2to signal romantic or sexual attraction through deliberate glances
have an eye for
CEFR B2be naturally skilled at noticing or judging a particular quality
keep your eye on the ball
CEFR B2stay alert and focused on what matters in the task
pull the wool over someone's eyes
CEFR B2to deceive someone
set eyes on
CEFR B2to see or notice a person or thing, especially for the first time
the apple of one's eye
CEFR B2a person or thing that someone loves and treasures above all others
turn a blind eye
CEFR B2To deliberately ignore something you know is wrong.