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

I could close my eyes right now and see the wicked grin that made her a star in 1999’s “Girl, Interrupted.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2024

"Have your eyes right there," Rojas exclaimed, "watching him sign the original piece."

From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2023

I'm not able to feel anything between my eyes right now, but my hip is sore from the position on the floor.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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