meet somebody's eyes

meet (one's) eye(s)

To make eye contact with one, typically in a way that is confident or without shame. She couldn't meet my eye because she knew how angry I was with her. When shaking hands with someone, you should always meet their eyes.
See also: meet
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

meet somebody’s ˈeyes

(also meet somebody’s ˈgaze, ˈlook, etc.) look straight at somebody because you realize that they are looking at you: She was afraid to meet my eyes because she knew what I was thinking. She met his gaze without flinching.
See also: eye, meet
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • meet (one's) eye(s)
  • meet someone's eye
  • meet someone's eyes
  • meet your eye
  • look (one) in the eye(s)
  • look somebody in the eye/face
  • look someone in the eye
  • wipe (someone's) eye
  • wipe someone's eye
  • see eye to eye, to