à vue d'œil

French

Etymology

Compare Italian a vista d'occhio.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a vy d‿œj/

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Adverb

à vue d’œil

1. right before one's eyes, visibly, noticeably, before one's very eyes, by the minute

   Il fait tellement chaud et humide que les plantes poussent à vue d’œil. ― It is so hot and humid that plants are growing before your eyes.

See also

• à vue de nez
• à l’œil nu