Phrase guide

see stars

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • homophone: sea stars

1

verb

Meaning 1

To experience apparent flashing lights in one's field of vision, especially after receiving a blow to the head.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To be reeling immediately after a sudden misfortune analogous to a blow.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: voir trente-six chandelles — experience flashing lights
  • German: alle Sterne am Himmel leuchten sehen — experience flashing lights
  • Greek: βλέπω αστεράκια (vlépo asterákia) — experience flashing lights
  • Hungarian: csillagokat lát — experience flashing lights
  • Italian: vedere le stelle — experience flashing lights
  • Portuguese: ver estrelas — experience flashing lights
  • Romanian: vedea stele verzi — experience flashing lights
  • Spanish: ver estrellas — experience flashing lights
  • Walloon: vey des stoeles e plin djoû — experience flashing lights