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
Exempel
She did n’t believe he was serious until she saw the whites of his eyes filled with anger.
02
to observe someone’s emotions, such as fear or determination, especially when their expression is extreme or evident in their eyes
InformalExempel
He stared at me, and I saw the whites of his eyes, filled with pure rage.
