have stardust in eyes

have stardust in (one's) eyes

To have an overly idealistic or optimistic outlook, usually regarding one's hopes for success. I doubt she'll actually become a famous actress—she just has stardust in her eyes.

See also: eye, have, stardust

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have stardust in (one's) eyes

To be uncritically or unrealistically optimistic.

See also: eye, have, stardust

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