eyes are out on stalks
US /aɪz ɑr aʊt ɑn stɔks/
UK /aɪz ɑr aʊt ɑn stɔks/
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ogen op steeltjes hebben, verbaasd zijn
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.
Toen ze de enorme diamanten ring zag, stonden haar ogen op steeltjes.
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The children's eyes were out on stalks when they saw all the presents under the tree.
De ogen van de kinderen stonden op steeltjes toen ze alle cadeautjes onder de boom zagen.