in the eye of

Idioms  

1. In the center or focal point of something, as in They were right in the eye of this controversy . This term employs eye in the sense of “a central spot,” a usage dating from the mid-1700s.

2. in the eyes of . In the view or opinion of, from the standpoint of. For example, In the eyes of his fans Elvis could do no wrong , or In the eyes of the law he was a fugitive . The eyes here allude to their function, seeing. [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

The bill may be big, but for retailers, the beauty will remain strictly in the eye of the high-end beholder.

From Barron's

It was like Reuben was furious he hadn’t been able to catch Natalie out in the eye of the storm, and he wanted to let her know.

From Literature

Your story raises questions about the importance of managing your mental health, seeking psychological support, and acknowledging that you are currently in the “eye of the storm” after a particularly grueling year.

From MarketWatch

But it’s important to remember that irrationality is often in the eye of the beholder.

From The Wall Street Journal

“In the eye of the storm” is how Mr. Leiter remembers it.

From The Wall Street Journal