have eyes only for

Meaning

This expression means to be romantically attracted to, in love with, or interested in only one specific person. When you have eyes only for someone, you completely ignore romantic prospects or attention from anyone else. It is typically used to express deep loyalty, devotion, and exclusive affection.

Examples

• Even though there were plenty of people at the party, he had eyes only for Sarah.

  Even though there were plenty of people at the party, he had eyes only for Sarah.

• Don't worry about him flirting with others; he has eyes only for you.

  Don't worry about him flirting with others; he has eyes only for you.

• Ever since they started dating, she has had eyes only for him.

  Ever since they started dating, she has had eyes only for him.

• I knew they were going to get married because they clearly had eyes only for each other.

  I knew they were going to get married because they clearly had eyes only for each other.

• He’s a great partner who has eyes only for his wife, which is really sweet to see.

  He’s a great partner who has eyes only for his wife, which is really sweet to see.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ She has eyes only to her boyfriend.

  ✓ She has eyes only for her boyfriend.

  The correct preposition to use after 'have eyes only' is 'for', not 'to'.

• ✗ He only has eyes to you.

  ✓ He only has eyes for you.

  Learners often translate literally from their native language and use 'to' instead of the standard English preposition 'for'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• No matter who tries to flirt with him, he __________ his partner.

  💡 He is completely devoted and doesn't look at anyone else.

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  has eyes only for

• They've been married for fifty years, and he still __________ her.

  💡 Use the present tense form of 'have' with 'eyes only for'.

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  has eyes only for