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see stars

Idioms  
  1. Perceive flashing lights, especially after a blow to one's head. For example, A swinging door hit me and I really saw stars. [Late 1800s]


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One researcher described the breakthrough as "like being able to see stars in broad daylight."

From Science Daily Oct. 24, 2025

The celebrity edition will see stars including actor and broadcaster Sir Stephen Fry, Olympian Tom Daley, singer Charlotte Church and TV presenter Kate Garraway.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2025

At large scales, we see stars, galaxies, supernovae and black holes; at medium scale, we see molecules, DNA, proteins, molecular machinery and life itself.

From Scientific American Jul. 1, 2023

The sky above is filled with wonders; you have only to leave your house and look up to see stars, planets, the moon and so much more.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 7, 2022

“What do you say? Don’t see stars like that in the city, now do you.”

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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