How to Pronounce "clap eyes on"
expression
KLAP EYEZ AWN
kl-AP eyez ON
Definition
To see someone or something, often for the first time or unexpectedly. This is an informal and somewhat old-fashioned expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫæp/ /ˈaɪz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
klˈæp/ /ˈaɪz/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLAP EYEZ AWN
UK
kl-AP eyez ON
Listen in Context
I knew I loved her the moment I clapped eyes on her.
That's the most beautiful car I've ever clapped eyes on.
He fainted the first time he clapped eyes on blood.
"Where's the book?"—"I haven't clapped eyes on it all week."