bat an eye

To display a subtle emotional reaction, such as consternation, annoyance, sadness, joy, etc. Generally used in the negative to denote that the person in question did not display even a hint of an emotional response. Mary didn't even bat an eye when I told her I was moving out. That guy is dangerous. I heard he killed a man without batting an eye.

not bat an eye/eyelash/eyelid

to not show any shock or surprise 'So what did she say when you told her you were leaving?' 'She didn't bat an eyelid.'

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
JudicaËL	zhoo-dee-ka-EL (French)	French, Breton
Dykes	[daiks]
Justice	JUS-tis	English
HellÄ	HEL-la	Finnish
Hajni	HAWY-nee	Hungarian
Roth	[rɔ:θ]