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eye tooth

/ˈaɪ ˌtuːθ/

Tradução: Canino, especialmente o superior, situado logo abaixo da órbita ocular. Também aparece em expressões figuradas que indicam grande desejo ou necessidade de algo.

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/ˈaɪ ˌtuːθ/B2formalmedical
  • ptCanino, especialmente o superior, situado logo abaixo da órbita ocular. Também aparece em expressões figuradas que indicam grande desejo ou necessidade de algo.

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.

    ptDente canino

    • 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.

    ptDar tudo por algo

    • 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.