give (someone) the eye
idiom
informal
: to look at (someone) in a way that shows sexual attraction
Several men were giving her the eye across the bar.
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Don’t forget to mix in some solids to give the eye a rest.
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Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 17 Aug. 2023
When making a quilt with busy prints, use a solid sashing fabric to give the eye a place to rest between blocks.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Enter Email Sign Up 4 Large floor mirrors reflect light and give the eye a chance to see something besides the wallpaper.
—Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023
When using multiple patterns, incorporate some solids to give the eye a break—the white Euro pillows and yellow throw pillows do just that, creating a visual resting spot that balances out the busyness of all the patterns.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022
Diets high in green and orange vegetables give the eye a lot of nutrients that help retina tissue stay healthy, Dr. Green points out.
—Korin Miller, Good Housekeeping, 12 Nov. 2021
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Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 17 Aug. 2023
When making a quilt with busy prints, use a solid sashing fabric to give the eye a place to rest between blocks.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Enter Email Sign Up 4 Large floor mirrors reflect light and give the eye a chance to see something besides the wallpaper.
—Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023
When using multiple patterns, incorporate some solids to give the eye a break—the white Euro pillows and yellow throw pillows do just that, creating a visual resting spot that balances out the busyness of all the patterns.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022
Diets high in green and orange vegetables give the eye a lot of nutrients that help retina tissue stay healthy, Dr. Green points out.
—Korin Miller, Good Housekeeping, 12 Nov. 2021
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