lay eyes on

phrase

Definition of lay eyes onnext

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set eyes on
Phrase
  • All of us were hoping to set eyes on the variety of creatures promised—everything from scarlet macaws to howler monkeys.
    Heather Greenwood Davis, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
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“Lay eyes on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lay%20eyes%20on. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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