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my eye
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used to express one's disagreement or disbelief
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "my eye" and when to use it?
The idiom "my eye" is an informal expression used to express disbelief, skepticism, or rejection of a statement or claim. This expression was originated in British English in the early 20th century, but the exact origin of this idiom is difficult to pinpoint.
Examples
Easy, my eye! You had to understand his thought process, which was ahead of everybody else
He said he won the lottery again? My eye! He's always making up stories.
