bat an eye
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“But a million dollars is something people don’t even bat an eye at anymore.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Nonetheless, the stock market didn’t bat an eye.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2025
Maxwell’s acquaintance claimed to be appalled, but as happened so often in those circles, the rest didn’t bat an eye.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2025
Gaetz maintained a disinterested bearing toward Bost during both anti-McCarthy rebellions, as if the Illinois fifth-termer could scream at him all day long and Gaetz wouldn’t bat an eye.
From Slate ● Mar. 13, 2024
“Bless his heart. Good as gold, that boy is. Don’t bat an eye when kids poke fun at him, calling him names like Pogo.”
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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