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Значение идиомы open one’s eyes

[open one’s eyes] or [open up one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To make aperson see or understand the truth; make a person realize; tell aperson what is really happening or what really exists.

Mary didn’tbelieve that her cousin could be mean until the cousin opened Mary’seyes by scratching and biting her.

John’s eyes were opened up tothe world of nature when he visited his grandfather’s farm.

Compare:EYES OPEN, WISE UP. – [eye opener] {n.} Something that makes youunderstand the truth.

Pam’s first visit to school was a realeye-opener.


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  32. Значение идиомы get wise [get wise] {v. phr.}, {slang} To learn about something kept secretfrom you; become alert. One girl pretended to be sick on gym dayswhen she had athletics, until the teacher got wise and made her goanyway. – Often used with “to”. The boys got wise to Jack’sfondness for bubble gum. If you don’t get wise to […]...
  33. Значение идиомы open secret [open secret] {n.} Something that is supposed to be a secret butthat everyone knows. It is an open secret that Mary and John areengaged. Who will be appointed as the next president of thecollege is an open secret....
  34. Перевод идиомы not believe one’s eyes, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: not believe one’s eyes Перевод: не поверить своим глазам Пример: I did not believe my eyes when my father gave me a television set for my birthday. Я глазам своим не поверил, когда отец подарил мне телевизор на день рождения....
  35. Перевод идиомы close one’s eyes to something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: close one’s eyes to something Перевод: закрывать глаза на что-либо; не обращать внимания, игнорировать что-либо Пример: The teacher closed her eyes to the misbehavior of the students. Учительница закрывала глаза на плохое поведение учеников....
  36. Значение идиомы leave open [leave open] {v. phr.} To remain temporarily unsettled; subject tofurther discussion. Brad said that the question of health insurancewould be left open until some future date....
  37. Перевод идиомы set eyes on someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: set eyes on someone or something Перевод: обратить внимание на кого-либо или что-либо, увидеть кого-либо или что-либо Пример: I do not know if my friend is here or not. I have not set eyes on her since yesterday. Я не знаю, здесь мой друг или нет. Я не видел его со вчерашнего дня....
  38. Значение идиомы open question [open question] {n. phr.} A debatable issue. Whether assistedsuicide is legal and moral or not is still an open question, recentpublicity on the matter notwithstanding....
  39. Значение идиомы open the floodgates [open the floodgates] {v. phr.} To let loose an outburst of humanactivity or emotion. It would open the floodgates of anger anddiscontent if the university raised tuition too soon....
  40. Значение идиомы open-minded [open-minded] {adj.} Having no dogmatic or biased views on mattersof theory, religion, politics, etc. Fred is easy to talk to aboutanything; he is a highly intelligent and open-minded person....
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