flicker open

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To open slightly and quickly, especially one's eyes when waking up.

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flicker open

Examples (10)

  • Kate's eyes flickered open.
  • Her eyelids flickered open as she heard footsteps.
  • The patient's eyes flickered open for just a moment.
  • Sarah's eyes flickered open when the alarm went off.
  • His eyes flickered open in the dim morning light.
  • The child's eyes flickered open after the nightmare.
  • Her eyes slowly flickered open as she regained consciousness.
  • The baby's eyes flickered open at the sound of her mother's voice.
  • Tom's eyes flickered open and then closed again.
  • Her heavy eyelids flickered open despite her exhaustion.