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idioms using “eye”
More than meets the eye
To be more interesting or complicated than it first appears
“Inoue-san’s paintings seem quite simple at first, but you soon realize that there is more to them than meets the eye.”
Have one’s eye on
To be observing
“One of the top vocal coaches has his eye on Madoka-san as she competes for the grand prize at the talent show.”
To see eye to eye
To completely agree
“Okada-san and I see eye to eye on the proposal so we are ready to present it to the committee.”
Didn’t bat an eye
Was completely unmoved (didn’t blink an eye)
“The collector didn’t bat an eye as the price for the antique car doubled in a bidding war; he bought it anyway.”
Have an eye for
To be able to understand or appreciate (something)
“Machiko-san will become a successful designer; she has an eye for fashion.”