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.”