eyes are out on stalks

US /aɪz ɑr aʊt ɑn stɔks/
UK /aɪz ɑr aʊt ɑn stɔks/
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眼睛都瞪大了, 非常惊讶

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.
当她看到那枚巨大的钻戒时,她的眼睛都瞪大了
The children's eyes were out on stalks when they saw all the presents under the tree.
当孩子们看到树下所有的礼物时,他们的眼睛都瞪大了