give someone the eye: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • To look at someone, especially with focused attention, using one's eyes.

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  • At the party, I noticed Jane giving me the eye from across the room.

    En la fiesta, noté que Jane me miraba fijamente desde el otro lado de la habitación.

  • He gave her the eye during the meeting, trying to catch her attention subtly.

    Él le lanzó una mirada durante la reunión, intentando captar su atención sutilmente.

  • Whenever Mark gives me the eye, I know he wants to discuss something privately.

    Cada vez que Mark me mira fijamente, sé que quiere hablar de algo en privado.

• 2.

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  • To signal romantic or sexual interest in someone by making prolonged or suggestive eye contact.

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  • She gave him the eye all night, making it clear she was interested.

    Ella le lanzó miradas toda la noche, dejando claro que estaba interesada.

  • Don’t miss it when she gives you the eye; it’s her way of flirting.

    No lo ignores cuando ella te mira de esa manera; es su forma de coquetear.

  • They were giving each other the eye across the crowded room during the dance.

    Se miraban con interés a través de la sala llena durante el baile.