my eye

phrase

used to express mild disagreement or sometimes surprise
a diamond, my eye! That's glass

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Yeah catch my eye, but the threat of rain and minimal space in my carry-on keeps me moving. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026 These sneakers caught my eye, thanks to the pretty perforations. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 What caught my eye—and gave me a heavy sense of déjà vu—though, were the strappy metallic silver gladiator heels. Tessa Petak, InStyle, 17 July 2026 The ahi retreat caught my eye for its focus on improving vitality. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for my eye

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“My eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/my%20eye. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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