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eye `noun` [ ʌɪ ]

• each of a pair of globular organs of sight in the head of humans and vertebrate animals.

• "my cat is blind in one eye"

Similar: organ of sight, eyeball, peeper, orb, optic, globe,

• a thing resembling an eye in appearance, shape, or relative position.

• the small hole in a needle through which the thread is passed.

• "strands of glass tiny enough to pass through the eye of a needle"

Similar: hole, opening, aperture, eyelet, gap, slit, slot, crevice, chink, crack, perforation, interstice,

• the source of a spring or river.

eye `verb`

• look at closely or with interest.

• "Rose eyed him warily"

Similar: look at, see, observe, view, gaze at, gaze upon, stare at, scan, regard, contemplate, survey, inspect, examine, scrutinize, study, consider, glance at, take a glance at, watch, keep an eye on, keep under observation, keep watch on, keep under scrutiny, keep under surveillance, monitor, watch like a hawk, keep a weather eye on, spy on, have/take a gander at, have a squint at, get a load of, check out, gawp at, size up, keep a beady eye on, keep tabs on, keep a tab on, have/take a butcher's at, have/take a dekko at, have/take a shufti at, clock, eyeball, behold, twig, surveil, ogle, leer at, make eyes at, make sheep's eyes at, eye up, give someone the glad eye, give someone a/the once-over, lech after/over, undress with one's eyes, give someone the come-on, gawk at, perv on,

Opposite: ignore,

Origin: Old English ēage, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch oog and German Auge .

all eyes are on —

• used to convey that a particular person or thing is currently the focus of public interest.
"over the next few weeks all eyes will be on the pound"

be all eyes

• be watching eagerly and attentively.

before one's eyes

• right in front of one (used for emphasis).
"he saw his life's work destroyed before his very eyes"

cannot take one's eyes off

• be unable to stop looking at someone or something because they are so interesting, attractive, etc.
"I'm telling you, I couldn't take my eyes off him"

close one's eyes to

• refuse to acknowledge (something unpleasant).
"he couldn't close his eyes to the truth—he had cancer"

an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth

• used to refer to the belief that retaliation in kind is the appropriate way to deal with an offence or crime.
"whenever someone treated him badly, it was an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth"

an eye for the main chance

• the quality of giving greatest consideration to one's potential for personal gain.
"his eye for the main chance and ruthless commercial instincts have made him one of the wealthiest men in Britain"

the eye of the wind

• the direction from which the wind is blowing.
"he swung the boat into the eye of the wind"

eyes front

• a military command to turn the head to the front.
"‘Eyes front!’ he screamed at the men before him"

eyes left

• a military command to turn the head to the left.
"they still march in perfect step, and at the command ‘eyes left’, snapped towards the podium for the salute"

eyes right

• a military command to turn the head to the right.
"as the officers approached the monarch the order of ‘eyes right’ was shouted out"

eyes out

• as fast or as hard as possible.
"the whole team went eyes out from the start"

eyes out on stalks

• used to emphasize the extreme degree of someone's eager curiosity.
"when I read about his arrest my eyes popped out on stalks"

a —'s-eye view

• a view from the position or standpoint of a —.
"seeing a story from a child's-eye view"

for your eyes only

• intended to be seen by a particular person or group of people only; confidential.
"a secret coded message for your eyes only"

get one's eye in

• become (or remain) able to make good judgements about a task or activity in which one is engaged.
"I've got my eye in now; I'm landing them just where I want them"

give someone the eye

• look at someone with clear sexual interest.
"this blonde was giving me the eye"

half an eye

• used in reference to a slight degree of perception or attention.
"he kept half an eye on the house as he worked"

have an eye for

• be able to recognize, appreciate, and make good judgements about.
"applicants should have an eye for detail"

have an eye to

• have (or having) as one's objective.
"with an eye to transatlantic business, he made a deal in New York"

have one's eye on

• hope or plan to acquire.
"I had my eye on a simple slip dress"

have eyes for

• be interested in or attracted to.
"they only have eyes for each other"

have eyes in the back of one's head

• know what is going on around one even when one cannot see it.
"you need to have eyes in the back of your head to cope with a two-year-old"

hit someone in the eye

• be very obvious or impressive.
"he wouldn't notice talent if it hit him right between the eyes"

keep an eye on

• keep under careful observation.
"dealers are keeping an eye on the currency markets"

keep an eye out

• look out for something with particular attention.
"keep an eye out for his car"

keep one's eyes open

• be on the alert; watch carefully or vigilantly for something.
"keep your eyes peeled for a phonebox"

make eyes at someone

• look at someone with clear sexual interest.
"Doyle was making eyes at the girl, who was extremely pretty"

my eye

• used to indicate surprise or disbelief.

one in the eye for

• a disappointment or setback for (someone or something).
"this success for Manchester is one in the eye for London"

one's eyes are bigger than one's stomach

• used to suggest that one has asked for or taken more food than one can actually eat.

open someone's eyes

• cause someone to realize or discover something.
"the letter finally opened my eyes to the truth"

see eye to eye

• be in full agreement.
"the boss and I do not always see eye to eye"

set eyes on

• see.
"I'd never clapped eyes on the guy before"

a twinkle in someone's eye

• something that is as yet no more than an idea or dream.
"the scheme is only a gleam in the developer's eye"

up to the eyes

• extremely busy.
"I'm up to my eyes this morning"

what the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over

• if you're unaware of an unpleasant fact or situation you can't be troubled by it.

with one's eyes open

• fully aware of the possible difficulties or consequences.
"I went into this job with my eyes open"

with one's eyes shut

• without having to make much effort; easily.
"I could do it with my eyes shut"

with one eye on

• giving some but not all one's attention to.
"I sat with one eye on the clock, waiting for my turn"