my eye

phrase

—used to express mild disagreement or sometimes surprise
a diamond, my eye! That's glass

Examples of my eye in a Sentence

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From a cult-favorite ice maker to luxe cooling bedding for fall and outdoor essentials, these are the 10 early Labor Day deals catching my eye this week. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The eggs royale hit the nail on the head, although the groaning plate that passed me by with the Zetter full English did also catch my eye. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 An ophthalmologist injected an air bubble into my eye and zapped the hole shut with a laser. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Below, find more multi-use makeup and skin care that caught my eye, with prices starting at just $5. — Natalie Labarbera, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for my eye

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of my eye was in 1826

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“My eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/my%20eye. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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