Have scales fall from (one's) eyes In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have scales fall from (one's) eyes", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-05-11 06:05

Meaning of Have scales fall from (one's) eyes

Have scales fall from (one's) eyes phrase

After a long time of not knowing or being misled about something, you finally realize the truth about it

After 6 months working with him, I've had scales fall from my eyes, and I can see how "good" he truly is.

I've had scales fall from my eyes and now I know I was really stupid for believing him.

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Grammar and Usage of Have scales fall from (one's) eyes

Verb Forms

  • the scales fell from someone's eyes
  • the scales have fallen from someone's eyes

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

Origin of Have scales fall from (one's) eyes

This is a reference to the Bible story of Saul, who became blind after he had a vision of God on the road to Damascus. Saul became a Christian after Ananias, a follower of Jesus, restored his sight. The Bible says: And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

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