eyes right

American

noun

Military.

(at ceremonies) the command to turn the head and eyes to the right in salute.

eyes right British

interjection

military a command to troops to look right, esp as a salute when marching

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eyes right

"History is happening right in front of our eyes right now," the teen added, "and it's important that we're speaking up for what we believe in at such an important time."

From Barron's ● Mar. 28, 2026

The evidence of our own eyes right now is that Hearts are clearly the best team in the country.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025

There's a look of panic in his eyes right now.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2024

He leans in and kisses me right on my diseased little eyes, right in the middle of that crowded street.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024

I can see it in her eyes right now.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

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