steely eye
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often used to describe a person's focused and unemotional eyes
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- He met my gaze with a steely eye, betraying no emotion.
- The general surveyed his troops with a steely eye.
- She fixed her steely eye on the opponent, ready for the challenge.
- With a steely eye, the detective interrogated the suspect.
- Despite the chaos, the leader maintained a steely eye on the objective.
- The CEO's steely eye intimidated everyone in the boardroom.
- A steely eye is often a sign of strong resolve.
- He had a steely eye that missed nothing.
- Under the coach's steely eye, the athletes pushed their limits.
- The negotiator's steely eye made it clear he wouldn't compromise.