Gleam in (one's) eye In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "gleam in (one's) eye", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-05-12 03:05

Meaning of Gleam in (one's) eye (redirected from a gleam in someone's eye )

Synonyms:

twinkle in (one's) eye , a gleam in one's father eye

A gleam in someone's eye humorous noun phrase

An expression on one's face that alludes one's happiness or amusement, or has a secret

My mom has known I like Mary since she realized a gleam in my eye when speaking of Mary.

He failed to lie to me as I saw there was a gleam in his eye.

Something that is not yet in existence or under consideration

When this novel was written, you weren't even in a gleam of your mother's eye.

The project is still only a gleam in investors' eye.

Other phrases about:

screw up (one's) face

To twist your face or eyes in an ugly way because you do not like something, because you are feeling pain, or because you are trying to be funny

 

twinkle in (one's) eye

1. A facial expression that indicates happiness or amusement

2. A plan or project that is not yet in existence

Origin of A gleam in someone's eye

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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crooked as a dog's hind leg

Very dishonest and deceptive

Example:

 Don't play cards with Tom. He's as crooked as a dog's hind leg.

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