Twinkle in (one's) eye In english explanation

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

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-21 06:02

Meaning of Twinkle in (one's) eye

Synonyms:

a gleam in someone's eye

Twinkle in (one's) eye phrase informal

A facial expression that indicates happiness or amusement

She looked at me with a twinkle in her eye.

A plan or project that is not yet in existence

You weren't even a twinkle in my eye yet when the picture was drawn.

The project was still a twinkle in investers' eye.

Other phrases about:

a gleam in someone's eye

1. An expression on one's face that alludes one's happiness, amusement, or secret

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

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

 

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take a flyer (on something)

If you take a flyer (on something), you take a chance, risk, or gamble on it.

Example:

The coach took a flyer on the young goalkeeper, and it turned out to be a wise choice.

 

 

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