give someone the hairy eyeball
give (one) the hairy eyeball
To look at one in a way that shows wariness or displeasure. I gave Gina the hairy eyeball when I overheard her gossiping about my best friend.
See also: eyeball, give, hairy
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give someone the hairy eyeball
stare at someone in a disapproving or angry way, especially with your eyelids partially lowered. North American informal 1992 Guy Vanderhaeghe Things As They Are The commissioner giving him the hairy eyeball all through the service didn't do anything for Reg's increasing bad humour either.
See also: eyeball, give, hairy, someone
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