in {one's} eyes
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according to one’s opinion
The idiom "in one's eyes" is thought to have originated in the 16th century. The earliest known written record of the phrase is in the 1535 play Gammer Gurton's Needle, by John Still. In the play, a character says, "In my eyes, he is a perfect man." This expression is used to describe how someone perceives or views something.
- In the eyes of the law, he was a criminal.But in my eyes, he was a man who was trying to do the right thing.
- In her eyes, the world was a place of endless possibilities.She saw beauty in everything, and she believed that anything was possible.
- In his eyes, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.He was captivated by her beauty, and he couldn't believe that he was lucky enough to be with her.
- In their eyes, the old man was a wise and respected member of the community.He had always been there for them, and they looked up to him for his guidance and support.
- In the eyes of the child, the world was a magical place.She saw fairies dancing in the flowers and heard the whispers of the wind in the trees.Everything was alive and full of wonder to her.