give the eye

1. Also, give the once-over. See give someone the once-over.

Example Sentences

But many landscape design experts suggest maintaining stands of dried flowers and bunch grasses to give the eye consistent pleasure through the winter.

From Washington Post

But if you can't bring in a contractor for a literal window, a large landscape photo or painting give the eye a place to wander.

From Salon

The shape gives the eye better image-sensing characteristics than a flat light sensor, and makes it appear more human.

From Nature

Rashelle Isip, a professional organizer and founder of the Order Expert, also recommends a gentle cleaning — enough to get rid of clutter on tables and countertops — to “give the eye a place to rest.”

From Seattle Times

“Having things with dimension, like the folds of a screen, gives the eye a reason to stop and linger, much more so than a flat wall. The effect is really magical.”

From Washington Post

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