01: All about Eyes 1

Activity 1. Read the idioms.

An eyesore

• ・ Something extremely ugly
• ・ What the heck are you wearing? It’s such an eyesore!

An eye-opener

• ・ Something enlightening
• ・ My classes with Professor Red have always been an eye-opener.

See eye to eye

• ・ Have similar views or opinions
• ・ I love my mother, even though we don’t always see eye to eye.

With one’s eyes wide open

• ・ To be fully aware of the consequences of our actions
• ・ I went out on dates with him with my eyes wide open.

Activity 2. Fill the blanks with the correct idioms.

• My boyfriend and I have always been arguing lately; we’ve haven’t been _______________.
• I have gained a lot of wisdom during my conversations with my grandfather; his words are _______________.
• I don’t want to be rude, but your paintings on your last exhibit were such an _______________.
• I loaned my friend money for tuition with _______________.

Activity 3. Answer the questions with the idioms discussed.

• What’s the secret to a successful business partnership?
• Is your decision to get married soon final?
• What is your opinion on the new building?
• What do you think about the President’s speech?

Activity 4. Use the idioms in your own sentences.