meet (one's) gaze

meet (one's) gaze

To make eye contact with one, typically in a way that is confident or without shame. She couldn't meet my gaze because she knew how angry I was with her. When shaking hands with someone, you should always meet their gaze.
See also: gaze, meet
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • appear to
  • a change of heart
  • a mystery to (one)
  • be (like) a bird in a gilded cage
  • a shoulder to cry on
  • a turn of phrase
  • able to do
  • able to do it
  • a tough cookie
  • a tough customer/cookie