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Mangiare qualcuno con gli occhi

to devour someone with your eyes

Literal Translation

"To eat someone with one's eyes"

What it means

To stare at someone with great desire or admiration

Example in context

"La mangiava con gli occhi dall'altra parte della stanza."

"He was devouring her with his eyes from across the room."

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