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Dear tearcher,
Can you explain this english expression taken out of the song: "Preview of Paradise"; the expression is "Starry-eyed".
The sentence is as follows: Now I am starry-eyed, for with you by my side. Can you please tell me what this means?
Many thanks
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Dear tearcher,
Can you explain this english expression taken out of the song: "Preview of Paradise"; the expression is "Starry-eyed".
The sentence is as follows: Now I am starry-eyed, for with you are by my side. Can you please tell me what this means?
Many thanks
You are here with me, and so I have a positive frame of mind.
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Dear Teacher,
Thank you so much for your reply. Just to make sure I fully understand:
Does the expression "starry eyed" mean having that I have a positive frame of mind ?
Thank you
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Old 08-Jan-2009, 18:57
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Dear Teacher,
Thank you so much for your reply. Just to make sure I fully understand:
Does the expression "starry eyed" mean having a positive frame of mind ?
Thank you
I think it is used to say that a person is full of naive and foolish hopes.
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Dear Teacher,
Thank you so much for your reply. Just to make sure I fully understand:
Does the expression "starry eyed" mean having that I have a positive frame of mind ?
Thank you
Cambridge Dictionaries Online - Cambridge University Press
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Still, it doesn't ring a bell... Is it positive or negative?
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Still, it doesn't ring a bell... Is it positive or negative?
Well, it says 'unreasonably positive'. Sounds like a dumb happy yo-yo to me.
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Well, it says 'unreasonably positive'. Sounds like a dumb happy yo-yo to me.
Right, I'll tell you what: you've made my day with this comment!
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Still, it doesn't ring a bell... Is it positive or negative?
negative due to being overly positive
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To me someone who is starry-eyed is exceptionally happy - The bride walked down the aisle, all starry-eyed with joy.
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