Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to look someone in the eye
idiom
/tə lʊk ˈsʌmˌwʌn ɪn ði aɪ/
Definition
To meet someone’s gaze directly, often to show honesty or confidence.
Examples
- When you apologize, it’s important to look someone in the eye.
- She challenged him to look her in the eye while making his claim.
- Looking someone in the eye shows you are sincere.
Meaning
This phrase often implies that you are being truthful or sincere when speaking to someone, as it is customary to make eye contact during a conversation to demonstrate integrity.
Synonyms
- make eye contact
- meet someone’s gaze
- be truthful
