feast one’s eyes on, to
Feast one’s eyes on, to - To enjoy the sight of something or someone. Shakespeare’s Sonnet 47, “With my love’s picture then my eye doth feast,” is one of the early sources of this metaphor. It may have been a cliché by the time George Meredith used it in The Adventures of Harry Richmond (1871): “The princess . . . let her eyes feast incessantly on a laughing sea.”
Similar Terms and Expressions
- A sight for sore eyes - Something or someone you’re glad to see.
- Example: After months apart, seeing her was a sight for sore eyes.🌼
- Eye candy - Something visually attractive.
- Example: That new car of yours is real eye candy!🚗
- Easy on the eyes - Pleasant to look at.
- Example: The scenic view was pretty easy on the eyes.🏞️
Humor-Filled Quotes
- “He’s so handsome, my eyes stuck to him like glue!” 👀😂 — Anonymous
- “Her beauty was like a buffet for my eyeballs – simply irresistible.” 🍽️👁️ — Wooley W. Watchful
Proverbs and Sayings
- French Proverb: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” 👁️
References in Literature and Culture
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë – “They are apt, a little, perhaps, to feel despised or looked down upon by their more prosperous neighbors; help, therefore, great saviour of the world, raise and elevate them.”
- Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White – “It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. Charlotte was both.”
Songs and Movies
- Song: “You’re Beautiful” (James Blunt) – A classic that celebrates visual admiration in a heartfelt way.🎶
- Movie: La La Land – A visual spectacle where viewers feast their eyes on stunning cinematography and vibrant Los Angeles scenery.🎬
### Which expression means to thoroughly enjoy the sight of something?
- [x] Feast one’s eyes on
- [ ] Feast one's arms on
- [ ] Feast one's ears on
- [ ] Feast one's nose on
> **Explanation:** "Feast one’s eyes on" means to thoroughly enjoy or admire the sight of something, often something particularly beautiful or impressive.🌟
### Which of these describes someone or something visually attractive?
- [ ] Ear candy
- [ ] Nose candy
- [ ] Foot candy
- [x] Eye candy
> **Explanation:** "Eye candy" describes something or someone visually attractive. The term is often used in a light-hearted or humorous manner.
### True or False: "A sight for sore eyes" means something unpleasant to look at.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** False. "A sight for sore eyes" means something or someone you’re pleased to see, often used to describe a person or thing that provides relief or joy.🌼
### What doesn’t fit as a visual delight idiom?
- [ ] Eye candy
- [ ] A sight for sore eyes
- [ ] Easy on the eyes
- [x] Feast one's legs on
> **Explanation:** While "eye candy," "a sight for sore eyes," and "easy on the eyes" all refer to something visually delightful, "feast one's legs on" is nonsensical and not related to visual pleasure.
Until next time, may your eyes feast on the best sights life has to offer. 🌟
Inspired by visual wonders,
Percy P. Phrasewhiz
