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- swim before eyes
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.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Aubrie | | AWB-ree | English (Modern) |
Harrell | | ['hærəl] | |
Alcyone | | al-SIE-ə-nee (English) | Greek Mythology (Latinized) |
Mubina | | - | Arabic |
Charis | | KAR-is (English) | Ancient Greek, English (Rare) |
Luise | | loo-EE-zə | German |