B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Fare degli occhi dolci
To make eyes at someone
Literal Translation
"To make sweet eyes"
What it means
To make eyes at someone; to look at someone with romantic interest. A classic expression for the lingering, soft look that communicates romantic interest. 'Fare gli occhi dolci' is a phrase understood by all generations.
Example in context
"Durante tutta la cena le faceva degli occhi dolci — era evidente che le piaceva."
"Throughout the whole dinner he was making eyes at her — it was obvious he liked her."
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