| apple of one's eye |
a person or thing that one holds dear or cherishes. |
| beady-eyed |
having or characterized by eyes that are small and round and seeming to gleam in a way that suggests malevolence, greed, or lust. [2 definitions] |
| bird's-eye |
as seen from high above; covering a wide span but not detailed or thorough. [4 definitions] |
| black eye |
darkening and discoloration of the flesh around the eye, as from a bruise or blow. [2 definitions] |
| black-eyed pea |
the seed of the cowpea plant, used as food; cowpea. |
| black-eyed Susan |
any of numerous related North American wildflowers with yellow or orange-yellow petals surrounding a dark center. |
| bleary-eyed |
having blurred vision, as from fatigue or tears. [2 definitions] |
| bull's-eye |
the center of a target, usu. marked with a circle. [3 definitions] |
| cat's-eye |
any of various gemstones or pieces of glass that reflect light so as to suggest a cat's eye. |
| catch someone's eye |
to get the attention of someone. |
| clear-eyed |
having bright eyes or sharp sight. [2 definitions] |
| compound eye |
an eye made up of several simple eyes, as is found in most insects. |
| cross-eye |
a condition in which one or both eyes turn toward each other. (See strabismus.) |
| dry-eyed |
not crying; emotionally unmoved. |
| eagle-eyed |
having extremely good vision; keen-sighted. |
| electric eye |
see "photoelectric cell." |
| evil eye |
a look or gaze supposedly able to harm the one at whom it is cast. [2 definitions] |
| eye contact |
the act of two people looking at each other's eyes. |
| eye exam |
an examination and testing of the eyes' health and vision by an eye doctor or an optometrist, esp. one determining the type and strength of corrective lenses that are needed. |
| eye shadow |
colored or tinted makeup applied to the upper eyelids. |