Definition
To believe that something which one directly sees is truly the case.
In Context
- "[H]e could scarcely believe his eyes as she appeared on the floor unsurpassed in beauty and grace, her favor sought by all. Was that the simple girl who […] had leaned against his shoulder?"
- "She was so amazed at the change in him that she could not believe her eyes."
- "Millions of Greeks worldwide erupted in joyful celebration, hardly believing their eyes after Greece beat hosts Portugal in the Euro 2004 finals."