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eye tooth

/ˈaɪ ˌtuːθ/

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/ˈaɪ ˌtuːθ/B2formalmedical
  • ruКлык, особенно верхний, расположенный непосредственно под глазницей. Также используется в переносном смысле в выражении 'отдать что-либо за что-то', означающем очень сильно желать чего-либо.

A canine tooth, especially the upper one, located directly below the eye socket. Also used figuratively in the expression 'give one's eyeteeth for something,' meaning to desire something very strongly.

  1. B2formal

    A pointed tooth located between the incisors and the premolars, also known as a canine tooth.

    ruКлык

    • The dentist said my eye tooth needs a filling.
    • Children usually get their eye teeth around age 11 or 12.
    • He lost an eye tooth in the hockey game.
  2. Idiom: give one's eye teethC1informalbritish

    To want something very much; to be willing to give up something valuable to obtain something.

    ruОтдать всё за что-то

    • I would give my eye teeth to meet that famous author.
    • She'd give her eye teeth for a chance to travel to Japan.
    • He would give his eye teeth to own a vintage car like that.