prying eyes

Frequency: 7.05.2 per million words

Refers to looking at someone or something in a secret, intrusive, or overly curious way.

pryingADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

eye

Examples (10)

  • She pulled the curtains to shield her home from prying eyes.
  • The celebrity tried to escape the prying eyes of the paparazzi.
  • He felt uncomfortable under the constant prying eyes of his neighbors.
  • The secret document was hidden away from any prying eyes.
  • Children often hide their diaries from their parents' prying eyes.
  • Journalists are always on the lookout with their prying eyes for a scoop.
  • She wore a large hat and sunglasses to avoid the prying eyes at the event.
  • The old mansion had many secrets, guarded from prying eyes for decades.
  • Don't leave your personal information exposed to prying eyes online.
  • His suspicious behavior attracted the prying eyes of the detective.