He got dollar-sign eyes when he saw the huge reward.
dollar-sign eyes
idiomGreediness or a moment of greediness.
Origin
disputed originRelated to the convention of drawing cartoon characters with their eyes replaced by dollar signs in a moment of greed.
When the investor heard about the potential profit, she developed dollar-sign eyes and ignored the risks.
The merchant’s initial concern for his community vanished, replaced by dollar-sign eyes as he realized the immense wealth the new contract promised.
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all eyes
Watching alertly or attentively.
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all eyes and ears
Very attentive.
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babies in the eyes
The minute reflection which one sees of oneself in the eyes of another.
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bat one's eyes
To signal or feign by fluttering one's eyelids, as romantic interest.
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bawl one's eyes out
To cry, shed tears, weep loudly.
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believe one's eyes
To believe that something which one directly sees is truly the case.
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clap eyes on
To see; to lay eyes on.
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close one's eyes
To ignore something.
Last updated April 17, 2026