See stars
see stars
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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verb (used without object), seethed or (Obsolete) sod; seethed or (Obsolete) sodden or sod; seething. 1. to surge or foam as if boiling. 2. to be in a state of agitation or excitement. 3. Archaic. to boil. verb (used with object), seethed or (Obsolete) sod; seethed or (Obsolete) sodden or sod; seething. 4. to soak […]
- See the back of
Be finished with, as in I hope we’ve seen the back of Betsy; she is terribly rude . This idiom transfers literally seeing someone’s back because they are leaving to a more figurative and permanent departure. Also see see the last of
- Seethed
verb (used without object), seethed or (Obsolete) sod; seethed or (Obsolete) sodden or sod; seething. 1. to surge or foam as if boiling. 2. to be in a state of agitation or excitement. 3. Archaic. to boil. verb (used with object), seethed or (Obsolete) sod; seethed or (Obsolete) sodden or sod; seething. 4. to soak […]
- See the elephant
Experience more than one wants to, learn a hard lesson; also, see combat, especially for the first time. For example, After the expedition lost two climbers in an avalanche, they had seen the elephant and turned back, or On his first tour of duty he saw the elephant. This slangy expression, first recorded in 1835, […]
- See the last of
End one’s dealings with someone or something, as in I hope I’ve seen the last of those boring ice shows, or We haven’t seen the last of Jerry—he’ll be back. [ Early 1800s ]