Scales fall from your eyes meaning
What does the saying 'Scales fall from your eyes' mean?
Idiom: Scales fall from your eyes
Meaning:
When the scales fall from your eyes, you suddenly realise the truth about something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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