bat (one's) eyelashes
bat (one's) eyelashes
To flirt with or feign romantic interest in someone, either by literally fluttering one's eyelashes or merely in general. Usually, but not exclusively, refers to women. She kept batting her eyelashes at me each time I talked to her, so I'm thinking of asking her out on a date. I like to bat my eyelashes at bartenders to see if I can get a drink or two for free.
See also: bat, eyelash
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
ˌbat your ˈeyelashes/ˈeyes
open and close your eyes quickly, in a way that is supposed to be attractive: There’s no use batting your eyelashes at me, young lady!See also: bat, eye, eyelash
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- bat (one's) eyes
- bat your eyelashes/eyes
- eyelash
- flutter (one's) eyelashes
- flutter your eyelashes
- crack onto (someone or something)
- come on to (one)
- come on to someone
- hit on (one)
- hit on, to