meet the eye

To be visible or noticeable. Perhaps most commonly used in the saying "more than meets the eye." A: "Did I put up too many decorations?" B: "Well, they were the first thing to meet the eye!"

meet the/your ˈeye(s)

be seen: A strange sight met our eyes.

See also: eye, meet

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

meet the/your eye
make a dent in
make a dent in (something)
make a dent in something
make a dent/hole in something
show through
shine through
throw (something) into sharp relief
throw into sharp relief
bring (something) into sharp relief

References in classic literature

Very often when lost in admiration at its beauty, I have experienced a pang of regret that a scene so enchanting should be hidden from the world in these remote seas, and seldom meet the eyes of devoted lovers of nature.

Typee

It's also in their interests to have proper authorisation so that they can meet the eye of their donors with a clear conscience.

VOICE OF THE DAILY Mirror: A good cause

A recent report suggests there are more benefits to keeping streamside vegetation intact than meet the eye. This greenery also appears to play a critical role in removing contaminants from stream waters.

Streamside solution

get the job - is to play the role of a meek, mild simpering person who can't meet the eye of the (male) interviewer and who says (while fluttering her eyelashes and pushing her chest out no doubt) stuff like, "I know a man could do this job better, but I'd be soooooo grateful if you'd let me lil' ol' me try".

Carole Malone's column: Jobs for the coys

The artist's intoxicating use of gaming and, in turn, the druglike warmth with which these corrosive images meet the eye is deft but not totally new.

Eddo Stern. (Reviews: New York)

There are more corporate scandals than meet the eye. The headlines continue to scream about Enron, WorldCom, and Adelphia, and speculation mounts over investigations into Halburton, AOL/Time Warner, and other megacorporations.

Pharmaceutical opportunism. (Up front: news and opinion from independent minds)

Many studies have indicated that the brain dedicates separate regions, or modules, to the identification of different objects that meet the eye. For example, studies of stroke patients have linked damage in particular brain regions to specific deficits in visual abilities, such as recognizing faces.

A new look at recognizing what people see

词组	meet the eye
释义	meet the eye meet the eye To be visible or noticeable. Perhaps most commonly used in the saying "more than meets the eye." A: "Did I put up too many decorations?" B: "Well, they were the first thing to meet the eye!" See also: eye, meet Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. meet the/your ˈeye(s) be seen: A strange sight met our eyes. See also: eye, meet Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: meet the/your eye make a dent in make a dent in (something) make a dent in something make a dent/hole in something show through shine through throw (something) into sharp relief throw into sharp relief bring (something) into sharp relief References in classic literature Very often when lost in admiration at its beauty, I have experienced a pang of regret that a scene so enchanting should be hidden from the world in these remote seas, and seldom meet the eyes of devoted lovers of nature. Typee It's also in their interests to have proper authorisation so that they can meet the eye of their donors with a clear conscience. VOICE OF THE DAILY Mirror: A good cause A recent report suggests there are more benefits to keeping streamside vegetation intact than meet the eye. This greenery also appears to play a critical role in removing contaminants from stream waters. Streamside solution get the job - is to play the role of a meek, mild simpering person who can't meet the eye of the (male) interviewer and who says (while fluttering her eyelashes and pushing her chest out no doubt) stuff like, "I know a man could do this job better, but I'd be soooooo grateful if you'd let me lil' ol' me try". Carole Malone's column: Jobs for the coys The artist's intoxicating use of gaming and, in turn, the druglike warmth with which these corrosive images meet the eye is deft but not totally new. Eddo Stern. (Reviews: New York) There are more corporate scandals than meet the eye. The headlines continue to scream about Enron, WorldCom, and Adelphia, and speculation mounts over investigations into Halburton, AOL/Time Warner, and other megacorporations. Pharmaceutical opportunism. (Up front: news and opinion from independent minds) Many studies have indicated that the brain dedicates separate regions, or modules, to the identification of different objects that meet the eye. For example, studies of stroke patients have linked damage in particular brain regions to specific deficits in visual abilities, such as recognizing faces. A new look at recognizing what people see
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