I remember when that invention was just a gleam in his eyes.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
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gleam — gleam1 [ glim ] verb intransitive 1. ) to shine brightly: Her car gleamed in the sunshine. 2. ) if your eyes gleam, you look excited or happy: SHINE a ) if a feeling or emotion gleams in your eyes, you express it with your eyes gleam gleam 2 [… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
gleam — [[t]gli͟ːm[/t]] gleams, gleaming, gleamed 1) VERB If an object or a surface gleams, it reflects light because it is shiny and clean. His black hair gleamed in the sun. [V ing] ...a gleaming red sports car. 2) N SING You can refer to the light… … English dictionary
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gleam — gleam1 [gli:m] v 1.) to shine softly = ↑glimmer ▪ His teeth gleamed under his moustache. gleam with ▪ The wooden panelling was gleaming with wax polish. 2.) if your eyes or face gleam with a feeling, they show it = ↑glint gleam with ▪ … Dictionary of contemporary English
(a) gleam in eye — a gleam in (your) eye something that is thought about or planned but not yet started. I remember when that invention was just a gleam in his eyes. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of a gleam in your eye (= a sudden expression of an emotion … New idioms dictionary
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