IdiomNature
English
Englishhave stars in one's eyes
Meaning: To be dazzled or dreamily idealistic, especially about love or fame.
Example: “She moved to Hollywood with stars in her eyes and twenty dollars in her pocket.”
Origin: Dates from around 1900: eyes shining with love or enthusiasm are pictured full of stars. It often suggests a dreamy idealism that reality may disappoint.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Avoir des étoiles dans les yeux Literally: To have stars in the eyes
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