Example sentences of "eye [adv] for [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | They had eyes only for the journey downwards , now , and battle-fervour , love and pride had long since been sucked from them , leaving them soulless husks : in bronze , or leather , fur-cloaked or bright trousered . |
2 | I cried my eyes out for a night then started writing my own songs . |
3 | Amiss closed his eyes tightly for a moment , as an aid to thought . |
4 | She shut her eyes tight for a second behind her spectacles , got a grip on herself , and said firmly : ‘ Some books for tomorrow . ’ |
5 | Madame Gautier looked up and caught Ellie 's eye just for a moment , and the glance seemed to say , See ? |
6 | Cos if you take your eye off for a second , bang somebody 's there ! |
7 | Birdwatchers should keep an eye out for a variety of birds including capercaillies , crested tits and crossbills . |
8 | I was whistling a medley of Ellingtonia and keeping an eye out for a transport café for breakfast and feeling fairly pleased with myself . |
9 | Even so , many an intrepid user carted one from pillar to post while keeping an eye out for a mains socket . |
10 | Keep an eye out for the sport simulation freaks as well , most have a strong competitive streak . |
11 | However , seeing as I was in Rosslare that day , it amused me to keep an eye out for the car he 'd described . |