to see the whites of one's eyes

Definice a význam slova „ see the whites of one's eyes“ v angličtině

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

FormalFormal
example
Příklady
The soldiers waited until they could see the whites of the enemy ’s eyes before opening fire.
During the heated argument, I got so close to him that I could see the whites of his eyes.
02

to observe someone’s emotions, such as fear or determination, especially when their expression is extreme or evident in their eyes

InformalInformal
example
Příklady
When the teacher announced the surprise test, I saw the whites of my classmates' eyes widen in shock.
I could see the whites of his eyes as he realized he had made a terrible mistake.
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