That trip really opened my eyes to how other people live.
open someone's eyes
idiomTo make someone aware of something they did not know or fully understand before; to enlighten someone.
Working in the hospital for a month opened my eyes to the challenges that nurses face every single day.
The documentary opened his eyes to the environmental impact of his habits, prompting him to change his lifestyle immediately.
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all eyes
Watching alertly or attentively.
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all eyes and ears
Very attentive.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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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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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
Last updated July 12, 2026