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
예시들
The boxer moved in aggressively until he saw the whites of his opponent ’s eyes.
02
to observe someone’s emotions, such as fear or determination, especially when their expression is extreme or evident in their eyes
Informal예시들
As the horror movie reached its climax, I glanced at her and saw the whites of her eyes in terror.
