Sam didn't bat an eyelid when the mechanic told him how much the car repairs would cost.
•The pain of the broken arm must have hurt Sally terribly, but she did not bat an eyelid.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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 — 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 — (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/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 — not wink an eye, not blink the eyes; not show any reaction or emotion, not respond … English contemporary dictionary
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 — If someone doesn t bat an eye, they do not react when other people normally would. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
not bat an eye — idi to show no emotion … From formal English to slang
not bat an eyelid — phrase to not be shocked, worried, or upset by something Today people live together without being married and nobody bats an eyelid. Thesaurus: to stop, control or not show emotionssynonym Main entry: bat * * * not bat (or without batting) an… … Useful english dictionary
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 eyelash — (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
