my eye
phrase
—used to express mild disagreement or sometimes surprise
a diamond, my eye! That's glass
Examples of my eye in a Sentence
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Sitting solo in the buzz of Apiri, soaking in the bright avgolemono, a tear sprang to my eye at the kismet.
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
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Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
The retailer is synonymous with effortless, romantic dressing, and the Cherry Scallop Top caught my eye right away.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
These lightweight pants caught my eye for their roomy silhouette and elegant drape.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Her handwriting was dense cursive, all loops that looked identical to my eye, and there were years of journals to go through.
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Jackie Snow,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 May 2026
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
The retailer is synonymous with effortless, romantic dressing, and the Cherry Scallop Top caught my eye right away.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
These lightweight pants caught my eye for their roomy silhouette and elegant drape.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Her handwriting was dense cursive, all loops that looked identical to my eye, and there were years of journals to go through.
—
Jackie Snow,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 May 2026
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“My eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/my%20eye. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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