have stars in one's eyes
Meaning: To be dazzled or dreamily idealistic, especially about love or fame.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Example: “She moved to Hollywood with stars in her eyes and twenty dollars in her pocket.”
Category: Nature
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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More English idioms
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