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in one's eyes
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baseado na opinião de alguém
according to one’s opinion
What 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.
Exemplo
She tried to hide it, but you could see the sadness coming up in her eyes.
In his eyes, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
I could see the pain in his eyes when he spoke.
He returned to Brooklyn with no stars in his eyes about the sometimes harsh demands of his chosen trade.
He tried to hide the anguish in his eyes, but the pain of heartbreak was unmistakable.
