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lights of one's eye

lights of one's eye is the plural of light of one's eye.

Meaning of light of one's eye

Noun

light of one's eye (plural lights of one's eye)

  1. (figuratively) Someone beloved to the speaker, such as their life partner or offspring.
    • Mohammad Reza was his father's love — the light of his eye, as the Persian saying goes.2009, Gholam Reza Afkhami, The Life and Times of the Shah, page 24
  2. (figuratively) The way in which one's eyes sparkle with joy and life.
    • We look'd for the youth of the sunny glance, Whose step was the fleetest in the chase or dance! The light of his eye was a joy to see,1828, Mrs. Hemans, The Poetical Works of Mrs. Felicia Hemans - Volume 2, page 44

Questions about lights of one's eye

What is lights of one's eye the plural of?
Lights of one's eye is the plural of light of one's eye.

Words near lights of one's eye in the dictionary

  1. lights along
  2. lights at the end of the tunnel
  3. lights down
  4. lights into
  5. lights o' love
  6. lights of one's eye
  7. lights off
  8. lights on
  9. lights one's hair on fire
  10. lights out
  11. lights someone's ass up

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