Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
bat\ an\ eye — • bat an eyelash • bat an eye • without batting an eye • without batting an eyelash v. phr. informal To show surprise, fear, or interest; show your feelings. Used in negative sentences. When I told him the price of the car he never batted an eye … Словарь американских идиом
bat an eye — (not) bat an eye/eyelash/eyelid to not show any shock or surprise. So what did she say when you told her you were leaving? She didn t bat an eyelid … New idioms dictionary
bat an eye — flinch or blink, show a sign of guilt or shame When they asked him about the crime, he didn t bat an eye. His expression didn t change … English idioms
bat an eye — or[bat an eyelash] {v. phr.}, {informal} To show surprise, fear, or interest; show your feelings. Used in negative sentences. * /When I told him the price of the car he never batted an eye./ * /Bill told his story without batting an eyelash,… … Dictionary of American idioms
not bat an eye — ● bat * * * not bat an eye see ↑bat, 4 • • • Main Entry: ↑eye * * * not bat an ˈeyelid idiom (BrE) ( … Useful english dictionary
not bat an eye/eyelash — (US) (or Brit not bat an eyelid) informal : to show no surprise, fear, concern, etc. He thought the news would make her upset, but she never batted an eye. [=she did not appear to be upset at all] He listened without batting an eyelash. • • • … Useful english dictionary
not bat an eye — If someone doesn t bat an eye, they do not react when other people normally would … The small dictionary of idiomes
not bat an eye — to not show any reaction. Mom didn t bat an eye when I told her I was getting married. Usage notes: also used in the form without batting an eye with the same meaning: She can give a formal dinner for thirty without batting an eye … New idioms dictionary
not bat an eye — (not) bat an eye/eyelash/eyelid to not show any shock or surprise. So what did she say when you told her you were leaving? She didn t bat an eyelid … New idioms dictionary
not bat an eye — If someone doesn t bat an eye, they do not react when other people normally would. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
