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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.
Exempel
She couldn't hide the sadness in her eyes after hearing the news of her grandmother's passing.
She had a distant look in her eyes, and he asked, 'A penny for them, my dear?
In her eyes, the world was a place of endless possibilities.
She spoke painfully about the loss of her beloved pet, tears welling up in her eyes.
When she left home she had stars in her eyes.