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in one's eyes
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according to one’s opinion
IdiomWhat 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.
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She tried to hide it, but you could see the sadness coming up in her eyes.
She felt the dust in the air and had to wink to avoid irritation in her eyes.
The child gazed unhappily at the broken toy, tears welling up in their eyes.
Tears welled in her eyes, causing the words on the page to blur as she struggled to maintain composure.
She had a distant look in her eyes, and he asked, 'A penny for them, my dear?
