to see the whites of one's eyes
01
to be in a situation where one is extremely close to someone, typically during a confrontation or high-stakes moment, often implying imminent action or danger
Formal
أمثلة
In the final minutes of the game, the defenders saw the whites of their opponents' eyes as they charged toward the goal.
02
to observe someone’s emotions, such as fear or determination, especially when their expression is extreme or evident in their eyes
Informalأمثلة
When the CEO entered the room, you could see the whites of everyone ’s eyes as they braced for bad news.
