目を見張る

めをみはる

to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed

Also written 目を瞠る、目をみはる、目を見はる

Meaning

expv5r
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed

Example sentences

眦が裂けるほど目を見張る。

He opens his eyes so widely they tear at the corners.
彼の演奏は目を見張るものであった。

His performance was amazing.
彼のステージはどれも目を見張るものばかりだ。

He's really something to see every time he gets up on stage.