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Meaning of 'Not bat an eye'

What does the saying 'Not bat an eye' mean?

Idiom: Not bat an eye

Meaning:

If someone doesn't bat an eye, they do not react when other people normally would.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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