sheep's eyes
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sheep's eyes — sheep s′ eyes n. pl. shy, amorous, lovesick glances: making sheep s eyes at her[/ex] • Etymology: 1520–30 … From formal English to slang
sheep's eyes — (make) to indicate sexual attraction in a look The derivation is from the ophthalmic dilation of those seeking to attract the attention of a potential mate, which makes them look ovine: Having had several glasses of beer, he now… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
sheep's eyes — /ˈʃips aɪz/ (say sheeps uyz) plural noun 1. amorous or love sick glances. –phrase 2. make sheep s eyes at, to regard amorously …
sheep's eyes — shy, amorous, lovesick glances (usually prec. by make or cast): making sheep s eyes at the new girl in class. [1520 30] … Useful english dictionary
make sheep's eyes at someone — make sheep s eyes at (someone) old fashioned to look at someone in a way that shows that you love them or are attracted to them. Ken s been making sheep s eyes at his ex girlfriend all night … New idioms dictionary
make sheep's eyes at — (someone) old fashioned to look at someone in a way that shows that you love them or are attracted to them. Ken s been making sheep s eyes at his ex girlfriend all night … New idioms dictionary
cast sheep's eyes at — If you cast sheep s eyes at at someone, you look lovingly or with longing at them … The small dictionary of idiomes
make sheep's eyes at — to show sexual interest in (another) Like the unintelligent staring of the wide eyed beast. In former times you might cast sheep s eyes at the object of your desire: I have often seen him cast a sheep s eye out of a calf s head at you.… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
make sheep's eyes at — ► make sheep s eyes at look at in a foolishly amorous way. Main Entry: ↑sheep … English terms dictionary
make sheep's eyes at — To ogle ● eye … Useful english dictionary
