Meaning of see stars | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To experience apparent flashing lights in one's field of vision, especially after receiving a blow to the head.
   idiomatic
2. To be reeling immediately after a sudden misfortune analogous to a blow.
   figuratively

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Examples

“Of course they bumped their heads smartly together, saw stars, and both came up flushed and laughing, without the ball, to resume their seats, wishing they had not left them.”

“Malcolm hit his head and fell to the floor, seeing stars.”

“During his 13-year career as a game-changing NFL linebacker, Lawrence Taylor hit opponents so hard he often made them see stars.”

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