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to see the whites of one's eyes
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
Exemples
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
InformalExemples
I could see the whites of his eyes as he realized he had made a terrible mistake.
