flame with (an emotion)

flame with (an emotion)

Of the eyes, to seem to convey a particular feeling or emotion with intensity. Callie's eyes flamed with anger when I accused her of cheating on the test. Of course John's interested in you—his eyes are practically flaming with desire every time he looks at you.
See also: flame
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

flame with anger

 and flame with resentment; flame with lust; flame with vengeance
Fig. [for someone's eyes] to "blaze" or seem to communicate a particular quality or excitement, usually a negative feeling. His eyes flamed with resentment when he heard Sally's good news. Her eyes flamed with hatred.
See also: anger, flame
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • flame with anger
  • lust
  • resentment
  • vengeance
  • eagerness
  • flash with (an emotion)
  • flash with anger
  • all eyes are on (someone or something)
  • all eyes are on somebody/something
  • all eyes are on someone/something