She did not even bat an eyelid when I told her the news.
bat an eyelid
idiomTo react in any slight way; to respond; to care.
Origin
first recorded 19th c.From bat (“flutter”), circa 1900.
The experienced negotiator did not bat an eyelid when the other side threatened to walk away from the deal.
Despite the chaotic scene unfolding before him, the seasoned detective did not bat an eyelid, remaining focused entirely on the evidence at hand.
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bat a thousand
To achieve success at each attempt.
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bat five hundred
To be successful half of the time; to have a success rate of 50%.
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bat for the other team
To be homosexual.
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bat one's eyes
To signal or feign by fluttering one's eyelids, as romantic interest.
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bat the breeze
To chat; to shoot the breeze.
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go to bat
To champion, to actively assist, to provide support (for someone).