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only have eyes for
only have eyes for someone
Fig. [to be] loyal to only one person, in the context of romance. Oh, Jane! I only have eyes for you! Don't waste any time on Tom. He only has eyes for Ann.
only have eyes for somebody/something
also have eyes only for somebody/something to be interested in just one person or thing They only had eyes for each other. A hunter has eyes only for the animal being hunted.
only have eyes for somebody
to be interested in or attracted to only one person You've no need to be jealous. I only have eyes for you.