lay eyes on

Idioms and Phrases

Also, clap or set eyes on . Look at, see, as in As soon as I laid eyes on him I knew he would be perfect for the lead in our play , or I'd never set eyes on such a beautiful gown . The first term dates from the early 1200s and the third from the late 1300s; the second, using clap in the sense of “a sudden movement,” dates from the first half of the 1800s.

Example Sentences

While plenty of celebs call the hills home, your best bet at laying eyes on a star is to find a spot where you can gaze out at the Hollywood sign on nearby Mt.

From Los Angeles Times

Around 40 seconds after the officer first lays eyes on the gunman, Crooks fires at Trump.

From BBC

Even before Macbeth lays eyes on the ghost of Banquo at the banquet, he adopts a version of Hamlet’s antic disposition, laughing strangely and behaving erratically.

From Los Angeles Times

Strong words from someone I had never met and would more than likely never lay eyes on again.

From Salon

And with its mix of pre-Columbian references and hints of pop culture, you know it’s a piece by Juarez as soon as you lay eyes on it.

From Los Angeles Times