Give one's eyeteeth In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "give one's eyeteeth", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-04-16 11:04

Meaning of Give one's eyeteeth

Synonyms:

long for (someone or something) , thirst for , to die for , to give one's right arm

Give one's eyeteeth spoken language verb phrase

Used to describe that you want something very much and you would do anything to have it.

You should be grateful for having such a happy family that others would give their eyeteeth for.

So jealous of Jessica, she got the job that I would give my eyeteeth for.

I would give my eyeteeth for a chance to meet Bill Gates in person.

He said to me that he would give his eyeteeth for a new car.

Other phrases about:

(as) gaudy as a butterfly

Used to descibe someone or something fancy or colorful

be in cloud cuckoo land

Said when someone believes in unrealistic or fanciful ideas that is impossible to happen

dream come true

Something you have wished for a long time that has now happened 

jazz up

Make someone or something fancier, more exciting or interesting
 

Fancy pants

Fancy in a pretentious way

Grammar and Usage of Give one's eyeteeth

Verb Forms

  • give one's eyeteeth
  • gives one's eyeteeth
  • be giving one's eyeteeth
  • gave one's eyeteeth

It is mostly used in the present tense.

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have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
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