Have stardust in (one's) eyes In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have stardust in (one's) eyes", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jane Nhung

2021-06-26 03:06

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Have stardust in (one's) eyes verb phrase

This phrase is often shortened to "have stardust in eyes".

Have a very unrealistic and optimistic attitude to something, especially one's hopes for success

James is indifferent to all risks because he always has stardust in his eyes.

Jennie said she will become a singer in the future but with her voice, I think she only has stardust in her eyes.

Other phrases about:

to keep your spirits up

To stay optimistic and positive; to encourage someone in a difficult situation

the wish is father to the thought

People tend to believe what they want to be true.

the best is yet to come

The best thing has not come but it will.

hope for the best, but prepare for the worst

To keep optimistic or have hope that something positive will occur, but simultaneously prepare for a negative outcome

God/Heaven forbid

Said when one hopes something bad will not occur

Grammar and Usage of Have stardust in (one's) eyes

Verb Forms

has stardust in (one's) eyes
had stardust in (one's) eyes
having stardust in (one's) eyes

The verb "have" should be conjugated according to the sentence's tense.

More examples:

I don't believe her assertions about the promising future. She always has stardust in her eyes.

Origin of Have stardust in (one's) eyes

This idiom originated and is used in America. The implication is that eye dust obscures a person's objective view and makes them overly confident in success.

The Origin Cited: Internet .