Glass over

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verb

When eyes or someone's look become unfocused or empty, often due to tiredness or boredom.

After hours of listening to the lecture, his eyes started to glass over.
Visual representation of "glass over" - When eyes or someone's look become unfocused or empty, often due to tiredness or boredom.

Often appears as...

  • his eyes glassed over
  • her eyes glassed over

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Colloquial

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Visual representation of "glass over"
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Emotional Indication

This expression suggests a lack of interest or emotion, not just physical tiredness.

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During the movie, I saw his expression change and his eyes glass over.
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Not Literal

'Glass over' is a metaphor; no actual glass is involved.

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As the conversation drifted to economics, her eyes glassed over.
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Momentary Change

The phrase often implies a temporary condition.

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He quickly snapped back to attention after his eyes glassed over.
Visual representation of the word "Glass over"

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