evil eye

• Суеверное убеждение, что злобный или завистливый взгляд может причинить вред, неудачу или травму человеку, на которого он направлен. Также относится к талисману или амулету, который носят для защиты от такого проклятия.

A superstitious belief that a malevolent glare or envious look can cause harm, bad luck, or injury to the person at whom it is directed. Also refers to a talisman or amulet worn to ward off such a curse.

1. Superstitious curseB2informal

   A malevolent glare believed to cause harm, misfortune, or injury to the person at whom it is directed, often rooted in folklore.

   Сглаз

   • In many cultures, people wear amulets to protect themselves from the evil eye.
   • She believed her bad luck was caused by the evil eye from a jealous neighbor.
   • The old woman cast the evil eye on the thief, cursing him.

2. Envious or malicious lookB2informal

   A look or stare that expresses envy, jealousy, or ill will towards someone.

   Злой взгляд

   • He gave me the evil eye when I took the last piece of cake.
   • The competitor shot her an evil eye from across the room.
   • Don't give me the evil eye; I didn't mean to offend you.