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eyetoeye


Meanings
  • Phrasal verb

    Facing each other directly, looking straight into each other's eyes.


Variants
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saw , saw after , saw eye to eye , saw red , saw the light , saw the light of day , saw things , saw through , saw to , see , see after , see eye to eye , see red , see the light , see the light of day , see things , see through , see to , seeable , seeing , seeing after , seeing eye to eye , seeing red , seeing the light , seeing the light of day , seeing things , seeing through , seeing to , seen , seen after , seen eye to eye , seen red , seen to , sees , sees after , sees eye to eye , sees red , sees the light , sees the light of day , sees things , sees through , sees to
Etymology
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The term 'eyetoeye' is derived from the phrase 'eye to eye,' which originated in the 15th century.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'eye to eye' first appeared in English literature in the 1400s.

  2. In ancient Egypt, it was believed that making eye contact with the gods during prayer would increase the effectiveness of the prayer.


Related Concepts
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  1. Face-to-face communication: A communication method where individuals interact directly and personally, as opposed to through electronic media.

  2. Eye contact: The act of looking directly into someone's eyes during a conversation or interaction.


Culture
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In literature, 'eyetoeye' is often used to describe intense confrontations or negotiations, such as in the phrase 'eye for an eye' or 'to look someone in the eye.'

How to Memorize "eyetoeye"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two people looking directly into each other's eyes, with their faces close enough to touch.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'eyetoeye' with the idea of honesty and openness in communication.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of the word 'eyetoeye' as a pair of eyes looking at each other.


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