Not believe your eyes Meaning in English
expression
NAHT bi-LEEV yor EYZ
NOT bil-EEV yaw EYZ
Definition
Used when something is so surprising or incredible that you doubt what you are seeing is real.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and used for positive, shocking, or amazing moments. Common variations: 'couldn’t believe my eyes', 'can’t believe your eyes'. Not always literal—used even for things you didn’t expect, not just actual vision.
Spanish: no poder creer lo que vesPortuguese (BR): não acreditar nos seus olhosPortuguese (PT): não acreditar nos teus olhosChinese (Simplified): 简直不敢相信自己的眼睛Chinese (Traditional): 簡直不敢相信自己的眼睛Hindi: अपनी आंखों पर विश्वास न होनाArabic: لا تصدق عينيكBengali: নিজের চোখকে বিশ্বাস করতে পারা না - নিজের চোখকে অবিশ্বাস করাRussian: не верить своим глазамJapanese: 自分の目を疑うVietnamese: không tin vào mắt mìnhKorean: 내 눈을 의심하다Turkish: gözlerine inanamamakUrdu: اپنی آنکھوں پر یقین نہ کرناIndonesian: tidak percaya dengan mata sendiri
Example Sentences
I could not believe my eyes when I saw the cake.
basic
You will not believe your eyes when you see this view.
basic
He did so well that I could not believe my eyes.
basic
When I walked into the room and saw everyone waiting, I honestly could not believe my eyes.
natural
You'll not believe your eyes when you check your gift—it's amazing!
natural
After the magician’s trick, the kids could not believe their eyes.
natural