sore eyes
English
editEtymology
editPronunciation
edit- (Philippines) IPA(key): /ˈsɔɹ ˌaɪs/
Noun
edit- (Philippines, pathology) conjunctivitis; pinkeye
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sore, eyes.
Usage notes
edit- Speakers in the Philippines usually regard or know that this condition is highly contagious or infectious, which means people might fearfully avoid those who say they have or are said to have "sore eyes", hence please do not confuse this with an eyesore.