Have (one's) eyes glued to (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have (one's) eyes glued to (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2021-12-27 09:12

Meaning of Have (one's) eyes glued to (something)

Synonyms:

keep one's eyes glued to

Have (one's) eyes glued to (something) idiom spoken language

To completely focus on the thing they are looking at.

 

He had his eyes glued to the football match and didn't listen to what I was saying.

Stop having your eyes glued to the phone while eating with others.

You have had your eyes glued to your phone for two hours. Are you waiting for someone to call?

She has her eyes glued to the picture and suddenly has a feeling of peace.

Other phrases about:

To Bring Something Into Focus

To clarify something which is seen through lenses or on screen.

center on (someone or something)

To concentrate on someone or something which is the main theme or subject

squint at (someone or something)

Try to see better with your eyes partially closed

feast (one's) eyes on (someone or something)

Used to indicate that you look steadily at someone or something with great pleasure.

in (one's) sights

To be the focus of someone.

Grammar and Usage of Have (one's) eyes glued to (something)

Verb Forms

  • have one's eyes glued to
  • has (one's) eyes glued to (something)
  • had (one's) eyes glued to (something)

It is mostly used in the past tense.

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