Only have eyes for/have eyes only for somebody
phrase
To be interested in or attracted only to one person.
He only has eyes for his girlfriend, he doesn't notice anyone else.
Often appears as...
- he only has eyes for her
- she only has eyes for him
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be interested in or attracted only to one person.
He only has eyes for his girlfriend, he doesn't notice anyone else.
Often appears as...
- he only has eyes for her
- she only has eyes for him
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Focus
Emphasizes a strong romantic interest, suggesting that the person is ignoring others.
Despite the many eligible bachelors, she only has eyes for John.
Pro Tip 2/3Exclusivity
Implies that no one else is being considered in a romantic context.
He's asked out many women, but he only has eyes for his childhood sweetheart.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Usage
Not actually about sight, but rather attention or affection towards someone.
Even in a crowded room, it's obvious that she only has eyes for her partner.
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Focus
Emphasizes a strong romantic interest, suggesting that the person is ignoring others.
Despite the many eligible bachelors, she only has eyes for John.
Pro Tip 2/3Exclusivity
Implies that no one else is being considered in a romantic context.
He's asked out many women, but he only has eyes for his childhood sweetheart.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Usage
Not actually about sight, but rather attention or affection towards someone.
Even in a crowded room, it's obvious that she only has eyes for her partner.
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Focus
Emphasizes a strong romantic interest, suggesting that the person is ignoring others.
Despite the many eligible bachelors, she only has eyes for John.
Pro Tip 2/3Exclusivity
Implies that no one else is being considered in a romantic context.
He's asked out many women, but he only has eyes for his childhood sweetheart.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Usage
Not actually about sight, but rather attention or affection towards someone.
Even in a crowded room, it's obvious that she only has eyes for her partner.
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