Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cut one's eye after someone
idiom
/kʌt wʌnz aɪ ˈɑːftər ˈsʌmˌwʌn/
Definition
To look at someone in a way that shows interest or admiration.
Examples
- He cut his eye after her when she walked into the room, clearly intrigued by her presence.
- She noticed him cutting his eye after her during the party, which made her smile.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of noticing or glancing at someone with a sense of attraction or curiosity.
Synonyms
- Gaze at
- Look at with interest
- Cast an eye towards
