(one's) eyes are out on stalks
(one's) eyes are out on stalks
1. One is looking at someone in a way that indicates sexual interest. Of course he likes you—his eyes are out on stalks every time he sees you!
2. One is looking at something with wonder or awe. My brother loves superhero movies, so his eyes will definitely be out on stalks when he sees the trailer for this one.
See also: eye, on, out, stalk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
eyes out on stalks
full of eager curiosity or amazement. informal 1999 Escape This breathtaking graphics accelerator takes 3D game play on PCI systems to a whole new dimension of excitement with imagery so realistic your eyes will be out on stalks.
See also: eye, on, out, stalk
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- eyes out on stalks
- stalk
- (but) not in the biblical sense
- biblical
- (one's) eyes are popping out of (one's) head
- eye
- (one's) eyes pop out of (one's) head
- your eyes nearly pop out of your head
- nearly
- heteroflexible