angel in someone's eyes
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6.4
- idiom
- Informal
- The teacher was an angel in my eyes for helping me through a tough year.
Examples
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Despite her mistakes, she remained an angel in his eyes, always forgiving and loving.
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No matter what others said, he was an angel in her eyes because of his honesty.
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To her, he is an angel in her eyes.
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Many people see her as an angel in their eyes!
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No matter how many mistakes he made, she would always see him as an angel in her eyes because of his kindness.
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For his friends, he was an angel in their eyes, always willing to lend a helping hand.
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The nurse was truly an angel in his eyes, providing care and comfort during his recovery.
Synonyms
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1.0
A very kind person who helps others
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4.6
A spirit or person people believe protects and helps someone
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4.8
A person someone loves and values above all others
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6.1
A person who is kind, honest and easy to trust
Antonyms
How Admirable
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from the parts: 'angel' as a metaphor for a very good/kind person combined with 'in someone's eyes' meaning 'in someone's opinion' yields 'a person regarded as exceptionally good by someone.' This compositional pattern (metaphorical noun + viewpoint phrase) is common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will likely infer the meaning.
Etymology
Angel in someone's eyes comes from the simple picture of someone looking at another person and imagining an angel in their eyes, a clear image of strong love or respect. So, calling someone an angel in your eyes means you 'see them as very good, kind, or special'.