Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Eye"

A:

The expression is to keep your eye on the ball.

In sports, it means to watch where the ball goes so you can kick/hit/catch it.

In other instances, it means to always remember the purpose or goal so you don’t lose focus.

Example: It’s going to be a battle to finish this project on time. Just keep your eye on the ball and you’ll get it done!

A: @Haru_Shi close! It means he was interested in what the political news might contain. “Ran an eye through” suggests that he didn’t read it entirely, just scanned over the news for something that might be interesting.

A: @firtree “well needed shut eye” basically means “a very needed sleep”—> sleep that he really needs. Overall, it means that he was getting some (much needed) rest/sleep on top of his money pile.

A: You might mean “Let’s go head to head” which means “Let’s go 1v1”
(Or)
“Let’s see eye to eye” which means “Let’s see each other’s point of view”

A: Yes I think you understood the meaning - an eye opener is some that educates you or makes you aware of something that you didn’t understand previously

A: -There is often shouting heard next door as the roommates can't see eye to eye.
-I can't see how their marriage will work out when they don't see eye to eye on almost everything.

A: We're not going to turn a blind eye to his actions.

You can't just turn a blind eye to everything that is happening.

I'm not gonna turn a blind eye to everything you have done.

The police aren't going to turn a blind eye if they catch you.

I might turn a blind eye.

If it's his first time doing something wrong, you could turn a blind eye.

It's not right to turn a blind eye when people are suffering.

A: Random girl: "OMG, THAT GUY IS SOO CUTE!! #EYECANDY"

A: Eye drops and ointments can be broken down into two categories: over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops and prescription (Rx) eye drops.

A: "Wow, you have a good eye for that sort of thing!"
"Ah, I see you have an eye for fine art."
"She has a real eye for fashion!"

similar:
"You have a good ear for music." (in this case, it usually means you can play an instrument or sing well)

A: I think I can answer better now. Eye dentist is just what other doctors call opthalmologists because opthalmologists don't have to work as much.

A: They mean the same thing, but I've got my eye on you sounds a little bit more natural.

A: @kat70102 "Keep an eye out for..." is looking for something or noticing when something happens.

"Keep an eye on..." is watching something to make sure it is alright.

"I'll keep an eye out for your picture in the paper."

"I'll keep an eye on the dog to make sure he stays indoors."

A: Keep an eye on = make sure that someone isn't misbehaving "I'm keeping an eye on him"
Also, check that something isn't doing something it shouldn't or you don't want it to "I'm keeping an eye on the stock markets, to check the shares don't fall"

look at = "I'm looking at the painting" "I'm looking at old photos"

watch = look at carefully, generally something that moves "I'm watching TV" "I'm watching the birds in my garden".

A: Usually, "as far as the eye can see" refers to visibility, but "as far as I can see" is a metaphor meaning "as I understand the situation."

A: i didn't see eye to eye with her - is an english expression.
meaning that you disagree with each other. not me with her, or her with me, but with each other.
it has nothing to do with eye contact. Rulebreaker did not give a formal sentence. it has nothing to do with 'formal/informal'. it is a commonly used expression.
it would be nice if people who are clearly not native speakers stop pretending that they are. :). it makes this website look incapable of giving good advice. cheers

A: A red eye flight is a type of flight that leaves late at night and arrives early in the morning. So “a red eye” would be accurate here

A: We never made eye contact in reality.

Is more natural

A: Which one of his eyes?

A: We would say "fifteen milliliters" or sometimes "fifteen mils" (more common in the U.K.)

Hope this helps :)

A: I couldn’t *look* him in the eye because I lied to him, but he didn’t notice (my lies)
I think you can drop ‘my lies’ because it’s obvious what you are referring to

A: “keep an eye on the kids” sounds most natural to me. If you were going to use “over”, I would say “watch over the kids”.

A: Great ✅ You should say this in a situation in which two people get along/agree with each other, especially if there is a contradiction and you think the people may not get along.

A: you could also say:
We are on the same page.

A: A hundred percent! Quite a compliment, too! :D