give (one) the evil eye
give (one) the evil eye
To give one a hateful, malicious, or villainous look or stare that suggests or is thought to be capable of inflicting harm or misfortune. I saw him giving me the evil eye, so I turned around and walked the other way.
See also: evil, eye, give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give someone the evil eye
see under evil eye.
See also: evil, eye, give, someone
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
give someone the evil eye
If you give someone the evil eye, you look at them in an angry or threatening way. If I'm rude to her, she'll give me the evil eye.
See also: evil, eye, give, someone
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
give somebody the evil ˈeye
look at somebody in a very angry, unfriendly or unpleasant way, as if you are trying to harm them by magic power: I don’t know why you’re giving me the evil eye — I haven’t done anything wrong!See also: evil, eye, give, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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