Meaning of believe one's eyes | Babel Free

Definitions

To believe that something which one directly sees is truly the case.

idiomatic

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Examples

“[H]e could scarcely believe his eyes as she appeared on the floor unsurpassed in beauty and grace, her favor sought by all. Was that the simple girl who […] had leaned against his shoulder?”

“She was so amazed at the change in him that she could not believe her eyes.”

“Millions of Greeks worldwide erupted in joyful celebration, hardly believing their eyes after Greece beat hosts Portugal in the Euro 2004 finals.”

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