1. Home
2. Idioms
3. give the eye

give the eye

---

---

give someone the eye

Fig. to look at someone in a way that communicates romantic interest. Ann gave John the eye. It really surprised him. Tom kept giving Sally the eye. She finally got disgusted and left.

See also: eye, give

give the eye

Also, give the once-over. See give someone the once-over.

See also: eye, give

give (someone) the eye

1. To look at admiringly or invitingly.

2. To look at with an expression of disapproval.

See also: eye, give