stars\ in\ one's\ eyes

stars\ in\ one's\ eyes
n. phr.
1. An appearance or feeling of very great happiness or expectation of happiness.

Mary gets stars in her eyes when she thinks of her boyfriend.

2. A belief in the possibility of quick and lasting reforms in people and life and an eagerness to make such changes.

Some inexperienced people get stars in their eyes when they think of improving the world.


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