Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eyes-glaze-over
idiom
/aɪz ɡleɪz ˈoʊvər/
Definition
A phrase used to describe the expression on someone’s face when they become uninterested or bored, often leading to a vacant or unfocused gaze.
Examples
- During the long lecture, many students’ eyes started to glaze over.
- She could see his eyes glaze over as she continued to talk about her day.
- It’s normal for your eyes to glaze over if the topic is too complex.
Meaning
When someone’s eyes ‘glaze over’, it typically means they are no longer engaged or attentive to what is happening around them, often due to boredom or confusion.
Synonyms
- zone out
- become disinterested
- lose focus
