B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere gli occhi lucidi
To have glistening eyes
Literal Translation
"To have shiny eyes"
What it means
To have glistening eyes. Describes eyes that are filling with tears due to strong emotion, whether sadness, joy, or nostalgia.
Example in context
"Aveva gli occhi lucidi mentre raccontava la storia di suo padre."
"She had glistening eyes while telling the story of her father."
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