be all eyes

be all eyes

To watch something intently. The children were all eyes when the magician started performing.See also: all, eye

be all eyes

be watching eagerly and attentively. 1958 Jessie Kesson The White Bird Passes Standing there all eyes and ears. Beat it before I take the lights from you! See also: all, eye

be all ˈeyes

watch with close attention and usually with great interest: The children were all eyes as, one by one, I took the toys out of the bag.See also: all, eye