bat an eyelash



bat an eyelash

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 eyelash when I told her I was moving out. That guy is dangerous. I heard he killed a man without batting an eyelash.
See also: bat, eyelash

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chea-Khmer
JanekYAH-nek (Polish)Polish, Czech
GÜNel-Azerbaijani
ĄŽUolas-Lithuanian
Tsukikotsoo-kee-koJapanese
Dismas-Judeo-Christian Legend