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Englishhave eyes like a hawk
Meaning: To have very sharp eyesight, or to notice every detail.
Example: “The teacher has eyes like a hawk; nobody cheats in her exams.”
Origin: Hawks are famous for spotting prey from great heights. The comparison is long established; its first use has not been traced.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Avoir des yeux de lynx Literally: To have lynx eyes
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