see stars
To experience apparent flashing lights in one's field of vision, especially after receiving a blow to the head.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He hit his head and started to see stars.”
“After the boxer took a heavy punch to the jaw, he stumbled back and began to see stars.”
“The sudden impact against the wall left him momentarily disoriented, his vision blurred as he began to see stars.”
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bar star
A woman who frequents bars or lounges, usually late at night.
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for all the world to see
in plain view; clearly visible
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have seen one's day
Of a person, thing, idea, etc., to be at the point in a life cycle or career of no longer being useful or effective; to be worn-out.
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have seen one's last gum tree
Of a person, on the edge of death.
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have seen this movie
To have experienced a situation which is the same as or similar to the current situation, especially with a sense of the unpleasantness or tiresomeness of the recurring situation.
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hitch one's wagon to a star
To commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.
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I see, said the blind man
Expressing confusion.
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I'd like to see someone try
Expressing a threat or challenge to someone.
Last updated August 10, 2026