eye of the beholder

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Definition of eye of the beholder in English English dictionary

The evaluation depending on perception of person who sees and considers

Whether that was abusive or not, that is in the eye of the beholder. — Randall Vogt.

Hyphenation

eye of the be·hold·er

Turkish pronunciation

ay ıv dhi bihōldır

Pronunciation

/ˈī əv ᴛʜē bēˈhōldər/ /ˈaɪ əv ðiː biːˈhoʊldɜr/

Etymology

[ 'I ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English Eage; akin to Old High German ouga eye, Latin oculus, Greek Ops eye, face, Sanskrit aksi eye.