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see stars

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Perceive flashing lights, especially after a blow to one's head. For example, A swinging door hit me and I really saw stars. [Late 1800s]

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One researcher described the breakthrough as "like being able to see stars in broad daylight."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2025

Did the patient get knocked unconscious, see stars or experience other altered state of consciousness at the time?

From New York Times ● May 2, 2024

On Saturday night, BBC One viewers will see stars from some of the West End's biggest shows celebrate the magic of British theatre.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2024

Of course, if you look in some directions in the sky, you can see stars.

From Scientific American ● Oct. 19, 2023

I break out in a cold sweat and see stars flicker in the corners of my vision.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

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