Meaning of twinkle in one's daddy's eye | Babel Free

Definitions

Of a person, not yet conceived, particularly when referring to a time period preceding their conception.

Examples

“Kid, I've been running fight outfits since long before you were a twinkle in your daddy's eye.”

“Bean Toomey was upholding the law when you were still just a twinkle in your daddy's eye.”

“The Great Wilkie and Little Win were the biggest draw on the halls when you were not so much as a twinkle in your daddy's eye.”

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