Clap eyes on (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "clap eyes on (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-08-28 12:08

lay/set eyes on somebody/something

clap/lay/set eyes on sb/sth

Clap eyes on (someone or something) verb phrase

Used when one sees someone or something for the first time

I've never clapped my eyes on any statue that is as colossal as this one.

I wish I had never clapped my eyes on that crime scene. It was absolutely horrendous.

Shortly after clapping his eyes on the idyllic surroundings of the house, he has always longed to buy it.

I felt deeply in love with Lisa from the moment I clapped my eyes on her.

see sth with your own eyes

To see something for oneself.

To see or look at someone or something for the first time

squint at (someone or something)

Try to see better with your eyes partially closed

Said when one is especially surprised or shocked by one's arrival

construe (something) as (something)

To see the meaning of something in a specific way.

The verb "clap" must be conjugated according to its tense.

This phrase dates back to the 16th century.