Believe your eyes Meaning in English
expression
buh-LEEV yor EYZ or yoor EYZ
bi-LEEV yaw EYZ
Definition
This expression means to trust what you are seeing, often because something is surprising or unbelievable.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in negative form: 'I can't believe my eyes.' Used for surprise or wonder, both positive and negative. Formal and informal use possible. Do not use literally for checking vision.
Spanish: creer lo que vesPortuguese (BR): acreditar nos seus olhosPortuguese (PT): acreditar nos teus olhosChinese (Simplified): 相信自己的眼睛Chinese (Traditional): 相信自己的眼睛Hindi: अपनी आँखों पर विश्वास करनाArabic: تصدق عينيكBengali: নিজের চোখকে বিশ্বাস করাRussian: поверить своим глазамJapanese: 自分の目を疑う - 自分の目を信じる（驚きの場合）Vietnamese: tin vào mắt mìnhKorean: 내 눈을 믿다Turkish: gözlerine inanmakUrdu: اپنی آنکھوں پر یقین کرناIndonesian: memercayai mata sendiri
Example Sentences
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the huge cake.
basic
You will not believe your eyes when you visit this city.
basic
I can't believe my eyes—they cleaned the whole park.
basic
I had to blink twice—I really couldn't believe my eyes!
natural
When the results came in, none of us could believe our eyes.
natural
It's so amazing, you simply won't believe your eyes when you see it in person.
natural