flash with anger

flash with (an emotion)

Of the eyes, to seem to convey a particular feeling or emotion with intensity. Callie's eyes flashed with anger when I accused her of cheating on the test. Of course John's interested in you—his eyes practically flash with desire every time he looks at you. Yeah, my mom knows you—her eyes flashed with recognition when I said your name.
See also: flash
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

flash with anger

 and flash with recognition; flash with eagerness
[for someone's eyes] to "glimmer" or seem to communicate a particular quality or excitement. Her green eyes flashed with anger. Ellen's eyes flashed with recognition when she saw me.
See also: anger, flash
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • eagerness
  • flash with (an emotion)
  • lust
  • resentment
  • vengeance
  • flame with (an emotion)
  • flame with anger
  • all eyes are on (someone or something)
  • all eyes are on somebody/something
  • all eyes are on someone/something
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