“To open one's eyes wide” in Japanese
Short answer
To open one's eyes wide in Japanese is “目を剥く” (mewomuku). Full meaning: to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.), to goggle at.
Other ways to say “To open one's eyes wide” in Japanese
白目をむく
shiromewomuku to open one's eyes wide (as in fear or anger); to faint
目を見張る
mewomiharu to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.), to be wide-eyed, to be amazed
目を皿にする
mewosaranisuru to open one's eyes wide
目を皿のようにする
mewosaranoyounisuru to open one's eyes wide
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