give the eye

• Jemanden mit romantischem oder sexuellem Interesse ansehen oder jemanden aufmerksam, misstrauisch oder missbilligend anstarren.

To look at someone in a way that shows romantic or sexual interest, or to glare at someone with suspicion or disapproval.

1. Look at with interestB2slang

   To look at someone in a way that shows romantic or sexual interest.

   Interessiert ansehen

   • He was giving her the eye across the crowded room.
   • She gave him the eye at the party last night.
   • Stop giving the eye to strangers; it's embarrassing.

2. Look at with suspicionB2slang

   To look at someone or something with suspicion or disapproval.

   Misstrauisch ansehen

   • The security guard gave the suspicious man the eye.
   • My mother gave me the eye when I came home late.
   • The teacher gave the noisy students the eye.