bat an eye
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Nonetheless, the stock market didn’t bat an eye.
From Barron's • Oct. 3, 2025
I certainly didn't bat an eye when my friend didn't order any food at a get together we'd specifically arranged at a restaurant.
From Salon • Jan. 28, 2024
“I don’t bat an eye when anything happens with Tyler. He’s right onto the next play.”
From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2022
“People in Las Vegas don’t bat an eye at 100 degrees. But they take notice at 110 after Labor Day,” Berc said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2022
Twig pulled bus fare for all of us out of her pocket, and the bus driver didn’t bat an eye.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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