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in one's eyes
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according to one’s opinion
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "in one's eyes" and when to use it?
The idiom "in one's eyes" is thought to have originated in the 16th century. The earliest known written record of the phrase is in the 1535 play Gammer Gurton's Needle, by John Still. In the play, a character says, "In my eyes, he is a perfect man." This expression is used to describe how someone perceives or views something.
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The betrayal of their shared secrets was an unforgivable act of treason in her eyes.
When he saw the disappointment in her eyes, it started to dawn on him that he had let her down.
She smiled unusually, revealing a hint of mischief in her eyes.
She felt the dust in the air and had to wink to avoid irritation in her eyes.
The child gazed unhappily at the broken toy, tears welling up in their eyes.
