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poke someone's eye out
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en
1.
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neutral
To cause a physical injury to someone's eye by thrusting or jabbing a pointed object into it.
2.
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informal
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Used as a warning or admonition that a careless or reckless action may cause serious harm or consequences, often uttered to prevent dangerous behavior.
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