dead in the eye

What does the expression "to look somebody dead in the eye" mean? Straight in the eye or something else?

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blueeye said:

What does the expression "to look somebody dead in the eye" mean? Straight in the eye or something else?

Thank.

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Yes, "straight in the eye".

blueeye said:

What does the expression "to look somebody dead in the eye" mean? Straight in the eye or something else?

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Not only looking straight in the eyes but it also means that a person is ready to stand for his/her words.
Ex. He told her, "though you are suffering of AIDS, still I would marry you, my Blue-eyed honey."
She stared back at him.
And he just looked her dead in the eye.