Clap/lay/set eyes on sb/sth In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "clap/lay/set eyes on sb/sth", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-08-28 12:08

Meaning of Clap/lay/set eyes on sb/sth

Variants:

clap eyes on (someone or something)

Clap/lay/set eyes on sb/sth British informal

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

I loved that car from the moment I clapped eyes on it.

I disliked Linda the minute I lay eyes on her. But now we are close friends.

I loved my wife the minute we set eyes on each other.

Grammar and Usage of Clap/lay/set eyes on sb/sth

Verb Forms

Origin of Clap/lay/set eyes on sb/sth

There is no clear origin of the idiom.

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no prizes for guessing sth

Used to indicate that it is very easy to guess something

 

Example:

No prizes for guessing what Steven is thinking. 

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