get/have an eyeful
idiom
: to see something very clearly or to see a lot or too much of something
They wanted to see nature and got an eyeful during the camping trip.
—often refers to seeing something shocking, such as a person who is nakedI opened the door to the locker room and got quite an eyeful.
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Among its many memorable moments, the episode saw Michael shame Phyllis (Phyllis Smith) for her gift and then get an eyeful after Meredith (Kate Flannery) indulged in a few too many servings of Christmas cheer.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2022
Wisconsin stargazers will get an eyeful Wednesday night and Thursday night as the full Hunter's moon is on display.
—Steven Martinez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Oct. 2021
The World Juniors offers an opportunity to get an eyeful of players eligible for the 2021 draft.
—Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2020
Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2022
Wisconsin stargazers will get an eyeful Wednesday night and Thursday night as the full Hunter's moon is on display.
—Steven Martinez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Oct. 2021
The World Juniors offers an opportunity to get an eyeful of players eligible for the 2021 draft.
—Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2020
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