avoir l'œil américain

French edit

Etymology edit

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “First attestation would be good too.”)

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /a.vwaʁ l‿œj a.me.ʁi.kɛ̃/
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Verb edit

avoir l’œil américain

to pay attention to every detail, to be very observant, to have a keen eye