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give the eye

 

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Verb give the eye has 1 sense
  1. give the eye, give the once over - look at with a critical eye; "When the movie star entered, all the women gave him the once over"
    --1 is one way to look
    Sample sentence:
    Sam cannot give the eye Sue

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Term: give the eye

Description:

Give the eye is a colloquial expression that often refers to a person looking at someone in a suspicious or disapproving manner. It can be used to indicate suspicion, doubt, or a lack of trust.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Verb phrase

Possible Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Usage: To look at someone suspiciously or with disapproval

Example sentence: Whenever he enters the room, the teacher always gives him the eye, as if suspecting him of mischief.

Sense 2:

Usage: To stare at someone with doubt or lack of trust

Example sentence: As the politician began speaking, the audience started giving him the eye, indicating their skepticism towards his promises.

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