in the eyes of (someone)

in the eyes of (someone)

In someone's view or opinion. I won't be a success in the eyes of my mother unless I become a neurosurgeon. In the eyes of this administration, there is no question that the Senator's has to answer for his untoward business activities. The verdict doesn't matter—you're already seen as a criminal in the eyes of the public.

See also: eye, of

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in the eyes of

in the opinion of.

See also: eye, of

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in the eyes of somebody/something

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in somebody’s eyes

according to somebody/something; in somebody’s opinion: You may believe that what you are doing is right, but in the eyes of the law it’s a crime.

See also: eye, of, somebody, something

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