give (one) the eye

give (one) the eye

To look at one in a way that conveys sexual interest. That cute guy is definitely giving you the eye—you should go talk to him!
See also: eye, give

give the eye

To look at someone in a way that conveys one's sexual interest. That cute guy is definitely giving you the eye—you should go talk to him! You can't give the eye to every girl in the bar, dude.
See also: eye, give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give someone the eye

Fig. to look at someone in a way that communicates romantic interest. Ann gave John the eye. It really surprised him. Tom kept giving Sally the eye. She finally got disgusted and left.
See also: eye, give
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

give the eye

Also, give the once-over. See give someone the once-over.
See also: eye, give
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

give someone the eye

INFORMAL
If you give someone the eye, you look at them in a way that shows that you find them attractive. They've been giving each other the eye all the time they've been in the queue.
See also: eye, give, someone
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

give someone the (glad) eye

look at someone in a way that clearly indicates your sexual interest in them. informal
1992 James Meek Last Orders If it was an attractive woman, men would give her the eye.
See also: eye, give, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

give (someone) the eye

1. To look at admiringly or invitingly.
2. To look at with an expression of disapproval.
See also: eye, give
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • give someone the eye
  • give the eye
  • big eye
  • the big eye
  • look (one) in the eye(s)
  • look somebody in the eye/face
  • look someone in the eye
  • cock an eye at (someone or something)
  • do (one) in the eye
  • do someone in the eye