fare gli occhi dolci

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to do the sweet eyes”. Compare French faire les yeux doux.

Verb

fare gli occhi dolci

  1. to try to flatter (someone) by giving them an endearing look; to make eyes at; to give (someone) puppy dog eyes; to make cow eyes at; to look (at someone) with doe eyes [with a ‘someone’]
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