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English
Englishmake sheep's eyes at
Meaning: To look at someone in a lovesick, foolish way (dated).
Example: “The shy boy made sheep's eyes at her all through the lesson.”
Origin: A sheep's gaze is soft and simple. The phrase is found from the 16th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Des yeux de merlan frit Literally: Fried whiting's eyes
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