all eyes

Idioms  

1. Watching very closely, as in The buyers at the fashion show were all eyes. Worded slightly differently (with all one's eyes), this idiom dates from the mid-1500s. Also see its counterpart, all ears.

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all eyes

The commitment to quiet is why all eyes are on a new entrant on the river.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Even if policymakers do hold rates steady, all eyes will be on whether any voting members of the 12-member committee dissent.

From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026

This week: The term “explosive diarrhea” captured the nation’s attention, turning all eyes toward the company linked to a major cyclosporiasis outbreak.

From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2026

Now all eyes are on Krishna and the official results the company will report on Wednesday after markets close.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

“You watchin’?” Ernie called out, making sure all eyes were on him.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds