Do (one) in the eye In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "do (one) in the eye", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-04 11:04

Meaning of Do (one) in the eye

Synonyms:

beat someone to the punch

Do (one) in the eye verb phrase

To trick, thwart or humiliate someone 

I didn't mean to do her in the eye in front of her friends.

When I was about to tell my boss my idea, John did me in the eye. We haven't talked to each other since then.

Other phrases about:

go (as) red as a beetroot

To have a blush on the face, especially when one are embarrassed

put (someone or something) to shame

1. To shame someone/something.
2. To achieve better results than someone/something.

 

Grammar and Usage of Do (one) in the eye

Verb Forms

  • did one in the eye
  • done (one) in the eye
  • doing one in the eye

The verb "do" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Do (one) in the eye

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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