Meaning of the word "not believe your eyes" in English

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not believe your eyes

US /nɑt bɪˈliːv jʊər aɪz/
UK /nɑt bɪˈliːv jʊər aɪz/
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Idiom

1.

to be so surprised by something that you think you are imagining it

Example:
When I saw the famous actor walking down my street, I could not believe my eyes.
She opened the gift and could not believe her eyes; it was exactly what she wanted.
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