swim before eyes



swim before someone's eyes

Fig. [for something, such as spots or visions] to appear in one's field of vision. I was getting feverish and spots swam before my eyes. Visions of total destruction swam before my eyes as the bus skidded in the snow.
See also: before, eye, swim

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AubrieAWB-reeEnglish (Modern)
Harrell['hærəl]
Alcyoneal-SIE-ə-nee (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Mubina-Arabic
CharisKAR-is (English)Ancient Greek, English (Rare)
Luiseloo-EE-zəGerman