see something green in one's eye
To notice or detect signs of gullibility in a person.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The salesman saw green in my eye and tried to overcharge me.”
“He thought he could trick me with that fake story, but he clearly saw green in my eye.”
“The seasoned con artist scanned the crowd for a mark, hoping to find someone who would reveal they saw green in their eye.”
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
Last updated August 10, 2026