fresh pair of eyes
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4.5
- noun
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nueva perspectiva
- A fresh pair of eyes can reveal solutions to problems we couldn't see before.
You know, what was, you say, a fresh pair of eyes on it?
- You know, what was, you say, a fresh pair of eyes on it?
Examples
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Bringing in a fresh pair of eyes often leads to valuable insights on the project.
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Well, forgive me truly... ...if I insist on having someone with your brains... ...and a fresh pair of eyes.
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A fresh pair of eyes.
Fiction book (2000) -
In fact, I wouldn't mind having a fresh pair of eyes--
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You've been on this a while, and a fresh pair of eyes won't hurt.
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After working on it for so long, it helps to have a fresh pair of eyes review the proposal.
Synonyms
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3.7
A new way of looking at something
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4.0
A new way of looking at something that helps you see it differently
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from the constituents: 'fresh' = new, and 'pair of eyes' metaphorically stands for someone's viewpoint or look, so together they signal a new/unbiased perspective. This compositional metaphor is common and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows the component words is likely to infer the intended sense.
Etymology
Fresh pair of eyes creates a simple picture: someone with fresh and rested eyes looks at something they have not seen before. That's why it means 'a new view' or someone who can 'see mistakes' we missed.