Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give your eye teeth
idiom
/ɡɪv jʊr aɪ tiːθ/
Definition
To give up something important or precious.
Examples
- To win the championship, he had to give his eye teeth to secure the best players on his team.
- She said she’d give her eye teeth for a chance to travel the world.
Meaning
This phrase means to sacrifice something valuable, often indicating a significant compromise or loss.
Synonyms
- Make a sacrifice
- Pay dearly
- Give up something valuable
