Give your eye teeth meaning
What does the saying 'Give your eye teeth' mean?
Idiom: Give your eye teeth
Meaning:
If you really want something and would be prepared to sacrifice a lot to get it, you would give your eye teeth for it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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