ALL meanings of an eye for an eye
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A a - idioms an eye for an eye open one's eyes, to bring someone to a realization of the truth or of something previously unknown: A trip through Asia opened his eyes to the conditions under which millions had to live. 1
- idioms an eye for an eye pick the eyes out, Australia and New Zealand. to select the best parts or items. 1
- idioms an eye for an eye run one's eye over, to glance briefly at; examine hastily. 1
- idioms an eye for an eye see eye to eye, to have exactly the same opinion; agree: They have never been able to see eye to eye on politics. 1
- idioms an eye for an eye see with half an eye, to see or realize immediately or with ease: Anyone can see with half an eye that the plan is doomed to fail. 1
- idioms an eye for an eye shut one's eyes to, to refuse to see or consider; disregard: We can no longer shut our eyes to the gravity of the situation. 1
- idioms an eye for an eye sight for sore eyes, a welcome sight; a pleasant surprise: After our many days in the desert, the wretched village was a sight for sore eyes. 1
- idioms an eye for an eye with an eye to, with a plan or purpose of: with an eye to one's future. 1
- idioms an eye for an eye with one's eyes open, aware of the inherent or potential risks: She signed the papers with her eyes open. 1