Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lay-eyes-on
idiom
/leɪ aɪz ɒn/
Definition
To see or notice someone or something for the first time.
Examples
- I’ve always wanted to lay eyes on the Grand Canyon.
- Once I laid eyes on that painting, I knew I had to have it.
- She was thrilled to finally lay eyes on her favorite celebrity at the concert.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to express that someone is seeing or experiencing something personally or firsthand.
Synonyms
- see
- spot
- witness
- view
