Under your very eyes Meaning in English
expression
UN-der yor VER-ee EYEZ
UN-duh yaw VER-ee EYEZ
Definition
If something happens "under your very eyes," it happens directly in front of you or while you are watching, often when you are surprised or didn't notice at first.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is slightly formal or dramatic, commonly used to emphasize surprise or disbelief when something is seen but not prevented. It often describes unexpected changes, disappearances, or actions happening openly.
Spanish: ante tus propios ojos - delante de tus propios ojosPortuguese (BR): bem diante dos seus próprios olhos - bem na sua frentePortuguese (PT): mesmo diante dos teus próprios olhos - mesmo à tua frenteChinese (Simplified): 就在你的眼皮底下 - 当着你的面Chinese (Traditional): 就在你的眼皮底下 - 當著你的面Hindi: आपकी आँखों के सामने हीArabic: أمام عينيكBengali: তোমার চোখের সামনেRussian: у тебя на глазахJapanese: あなたの目の前でVietnamese: ngay trước mắt bạnKorean: 네 눈앞에서Turkish: gözlerinin önündeUrdu: تمہاری آنکھوں کے سامنےIndonesian: di depan matamu
Example Sentences
Someone stole my bag under your very eyes.
basic
The flowers grew under your very eyes.
basic
The city has changed under your very eyes.
basic
He lied to you under your very eyes, and you didn’t even notice.
natural
All the evidence disappeared under your very eyes.
natural
It all happened under your very eyes and you didn’t do anything.
natural