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Region: General | Usage example: Shield your eyes if you hate spoilers.

Shield your eyes

Meaning

Block something unpleasant from view.

Usage

Used to advise avoidance.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Physical action to block light or sight.

Used in cautionary phrases.

Related Idioms

Your eyes are bigger than your stomach

Take more than you can handle

Put your foot in your mouth

Say something embarrassing.

Put your money where your mouth is

Support words with action or investment.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.