Be all eyes

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phrase

To watch something carefully or eagerly.

As soon as the magician started his trick, the audience was all eyes
Visual representation of "be all eyes" - To watch something carefully or eagerly

Often appears as...

  • the crowd was all eyes
  • he was all eyes

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "be all eyes"
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Visual Focus

Used when someone focuses their sight on something with high interest or anticipation.

Illustration for Visual Focus
When the rare bird appeared, the birdwatchers were all eyes.
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Eager Observation

Implies that the observer is excited about what they are watching.

Illustration for Eager Observation
As the presents were being opened, the children were all eyes.
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Not Literal

It's an expression, not implying the person has eyes all over. It's about attention.

Illustration for Not Literal
The class was all eyes when the experiment began.
Visual representation of the word "Be all eyes"

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