to see the whites of one's eyes
see
si:
si
the
ðə
dhē
whites
waɪts
vaits
of
əv
ēv
<i>one's</i>
wʌnz
vanz
eyes
aɪz
aiz

Определение и значение слова «see the whites of one's eyes» на английском языке

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 

формальное
Примеры
The soldiers waited until they could see the whites of the enemy’s eyes before opening fire. 
02

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

неформальное
Примеры
When the teacher announced the surprise test, I saw the whites of my classmates' eyes widen in shock. 
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