Clap/lay/set eyes on somebody/something

verb phrase

To see or notice someone or something for the first time.

As soon as I set eyes on the house, I knew I wanted to buy it
Visual representation of "clap/lay/set eyes on somebody/something" - To see or notice someone or something for the first time

Often appears as...

  • set eyes on her
  • set eyes on the car

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To look at someone or something with desire or approval.

He clapped eyes on the new fashion collection and immediately wanted to buy everything
Visual representation of "clap/lay/set eyes on somebody/something" - To look at someone or something with desire or approval

Often appears as...

  • clapped eyes on the clothes
  • clapped eyes on the gadgets

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To eagerly want something as soon as you see it.

He lay eyes on the old motorcycle and knew right away he had to have it
Visual representation of "clap/lay/set eyes on somebody/something" - To eagerly want something as soon as you see it

Often appears as...

  • lay eyes on the book
  • lay eyes on the computer

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To see or notice someone or something for the first time.

As soon as I set eyes on the house, I knew I wanted to buy it
Visual representation of "clap/lay/set eyes on somebody/something" - To see or notice someone or something for the first time

Often appears as...

  • set eyes on her
  • set eyes on the car

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To look at someone or something with desire or approval.

He clapped eyes on the new fashion collection and immediately wanted to buy everything
Visual representation of "clap/lay/set eyes on somebody/something" - To look at someone or something with desire or approval

Often appears as...

  • clapped eyes on the clothes
  • clapped eyes on the gadgets

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To eagerly want something as soon as you see it.

He lay eyes on the old motorcycle and knew right away he had to have it
Visual representation of "clap/lay/set eyes on somebody/something" - To eagerly want something as soon as you see it

Often appears as...

  • lay eyes on the book
  • lay eyes on the computer

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "clap/lay/set eyes on somebody/something"
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First Impressions

Used when you are impacted by your first view of something.

Illustration for First Impressions
The moment I set eyes on the painting, I was mesmerized.
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Instant Decisions

Expresses immediate decisions made upon seeing something for the first time.

Illustration for Instant Decisions
As soon as I set eyes on that dress, I decided it was perfect for the gala.
LampPro Tip 1/2

First Impressions

Used when you are impacted by your first view of something.

Illustration for First Impressions
The moment I set eyes on the painting, I was mesmerized.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Instant Decisions

Expresses immediate decisions made upon seeing something for the first time.

Illustration for Instant Decisions
As soon as I set eyes on that dress, I decided it was perfect for the gala.
LampPro Tip 1/2

First Impressions

Used when you are impacted by your first view of something.

Illustration for First Impressions
The moment I set eyes on the painting, I was mesmerized.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Instant Decisions

Expresses immediate decisions made upon seeing something for the first time.

Illustration for Instant Decisions
As soon as I set eyes on that dress, I decided it was perfect for the gala.
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