see stars

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]

Example Sentences

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

Is it only a matter of time until we see stars like Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham following in Ramos' footsteps?

From BBC

I shut my eyes tight enough to see stars.

From Literature

He points at the sky, but I only see stars and clouds.

From Literature

Did the patient get knocked unconscious, see stars or experience other altered state of consciousness at the time?

From New York Times