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saigner des yeux*

* to bleed from the eyes

French French speaking countries

Expression USED On Occasion BY Some People

Used when you see or hear something very unpleasant.

Note: saigner des oreilles (example): "Quant à moi, je saigne des oreilles dès que cette chanteuse passe à la radio." "As for me, I bleed from the ears as soon as this singer is aired on radio."

"Je saigne des yeux à chaque fois que je lis ses messages : il fait tellement de fautes d'orthographes!"

"I bleed from the eyes whenever I read his messages: he does so many spelling mistakes!"


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