EYE TOOTH


Meaning of EYE TOOTH in English

ˈeye tooth BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Origin: Because it is directly below the eye ]

1 . somebody would give their eye teeth for something spoken used to say that someone wants something very much:

I’d give my eye teeth to be able to play the piano like that.

2 . one of the long pointed teeth at the corner of your mouth SYN canine tooth

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