lower one's lids

Frequency: 6.27.7 per million words

To partially or fully close one's eyes, often to look down or to show coyness.

lidVERB + lids (eye)

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Examples (10)

  • She saw James walk in and hastily lowered her lids.
  • He would often lower his lids in contemplation.
  • Feeling shy, she lowered her lids and blushed.
  • The child started to lower her lids, indicating she was sleepy.
  • With a slight smile, she lowered her lids in agreement.
  • He tried to hide his amusement by lowering his lids subtly.
  • As the sun set, she gently lowered her lids for a moment of peace.
  • The speaker lowered her lids, pausing before continuing her powerful address.
  • To avoid eye contact, he deliberately lowered his lids.
  • The young girl would sometimes lower her lids playfully.