eyes are out on stalks

US /aɪz ɑr aʊt ɑn stɔks/
UK /aɪz ɑr aʊt ɑn stɔks/
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avere gli occhi fuori dalle orbite, essere sbalordito

to be extremely surprised or shocked, often with one's eyes wide open

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When she saw the huge diamond ring, her eyes were out on stalks.
Quando vide l'enorme anello di diamanti, i suoi occhi erano fuori dalle orbite.
The children's eyes were out on stalks when they saw all the presents under the tree.
Gli occhi dei bambini erano fuori dalle orbite quando videro tutti i regali sotto l'albero.