have stars in (one's) eyes

have stars in (one's) eyes

1. To have an overly idealistic or optimistic outlook, usually regarding one's hopes for success. I doubt she'll actually become a famous actress—she just has stars in her eyes.
2. To have an interest in film or theater and all things related to it. Ever since Tim saw that Broadway play, he's had stars in his eyes.
See also: eye, have, star
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

stars in one's eyes, have

Be dazzled or enraptured, especially with romance; also, be naively idealistic or optimistic. For example, Thinking about their coming marriage, they both had stars in their eyes, or Kit had stars in her eyes when she talked about the millions who would buy her recording. This idiom transfers the shining of stars to eyes shining with love or enthusiasm. [c. 1900]
See also: have, star
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

have stars in your eyes

be idealistically hopeful or enthusiastic, especially about a possible future in entertainment or sport.
See also: eye, have, star
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

have ˈstars in your eyes

if you have stars in your eyes, you are happy and excited about the future, because you believe that you will be successful and famous: Hundreds of young actors, all with stars in their eyes, are here for the auditions. ▶ ˌstarry-ˈeyed adj.: I was just a starry-eyed teenager, dreaming of singing on Broadway.
See also: eye, have, star
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

have stars in (one's) eyes

To be dazzled or enraptured, as with romantic love.
See also: eye, have, star
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • have stars in eyes
  • have stars in your eyes
  • stars in one's eyes, have
  • have stardust in (one's) eyes
  • have stardust in eyes
  • stardust
  • stars in (one's) eyes
  • stars in eyes
  • stars in your eyes
  • build up/raise somebody's hopes