eye of a hurricane
The region at the center of a hurricane about which the winds rotate, but which itself is relatively calm.
Nearby words
eye doctor, eye dog, eye drops, eye for an eye, an, eye lens, eye of a hurricane, eye of a needle, eye of day, eye opener, an, eye pillow, eye point
Note
Figuratively, the eye of a hurricane is the quiet center of a dispute or controversy.
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