Eyes like saucers Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To have your eyes wide open in surprise, fear, or amazement, as if they were as big and round as saucers.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal expression, often used to describe someone's shocked or amazed facial reaction. It can convey surprise, fear, or excitement. Usually heard in stories or conversation, not in academic writing.
Example Sentences
The little boy looked at the cake with eyes like saucers.
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She saw the big dog and her eyes like saucers showed she was scared.
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His eyes like saucers when he opened the gift.
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When I told her the news, she had eyes like saucers—she couldn't believe it!
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Kids sat there with eyes like saucers as the magician made the rabbit disappear.
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You should've seen his face—eyes like saucers when he realized he won the prize.
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