Meaning of the word "the scales fall from someone's eyes" in English
What does "the scales fall from someone's eyes" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the scales fall from someone's eyes
US /ðə skeɪlz fɔːl frəm ˈsʌm.wʌnz aɪz/
UK /ðə skeɪlz fɔːl frəm ˈsʌm.wʌnz aɪz/
Idiom
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if the scales fall from someone's eyes, they suddenly understand the truth about a situation, especially when they have been deceived or mistaken before
Example:
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After years of believing his lies, the scales fell from her eyes when she saw the evidence.
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It wasn't until I traveled abroad that the scales fell from my eyes about my own culture.
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