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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Example Sentences

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He met my eyes right as I started to blush, and I looked away fast, embarrassed at having been caught staring.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"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

People who work in the tech industry will be rolling their eyes right now.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

I think we’re seeing it unfold before our eyes right now.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2024

I cross my arms and narrow my eyes right back at Angel.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

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