Phrase guide

poke someone's eye out

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To damage or harm someone's eye to the point that it can no longer see.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Hey, watch where you're throwing that thing! You could've poked Jeff's eye out.

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Antonyms: none provided

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