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not bat an eyelid and not bat an eye
Fig. to show no signs of distress even when something bad happens or something shocking is said. Sam didn't bat an eyelid when the mechanic told him how much the car repairs would cost. The pain of the broken arm must have hurt Sally terribly, but she did not bat an eyelid.
See also: bat

not bat an eye/eyelash/eyelid
to not show any shock or surprise 'So what did she say when you told her you were leaving?' 'She didn't bat an eyelid.'
See also: bat, eye

not bat an eye also not bat an eyelid
to not show any reaction Mom didn't bat an eye when I told her I was getting married.
Usage notes: also used in the form without batting an eye with the same meaning: She can give a formal dinner for thirty without batting an eye.
See also: bat, eye

not bat an eyelid See: not bat an eye

See also: bat


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