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eye
/aɪ/
When used as a noun for the organ of sight, it is a countable noun. You can refer to one "eye" or both "eyes". As a verb, "eyeing" (or "eying") usually implies that you are watching something with a specific desire or suspicion. In the context of tools like needles, "the eye" is a technical term for the hole, and it is always used with a definite article ("the eye").
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon; David is in a corporate meeting while Eleanor is at home trying to sew a button.
Eleanor Smith
DAVID HOW DO I GET THE THREAD THROUGH THE EYE OF THIS NEEDLE
David Smith
Mom, I'm in a sync. Just keep an eye out for the neighbor to help.
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Eleanor is struggling with the physical 'eye' of a needle (Noun definition 2), while David uses the idiom 'keep an eye out' meaning to watch for or remain alert for someone, reflecting his dismissive tone during a work meeting.