目の黒いうち

Meaning

1. exp
   while alive (e.g. I won't allow ... while I'm alive); as long as one lives

Example sentences

• 目の黒いうちに孫の顔を見てみたいものだけど、うちの娘３人とも男っ気がないのよね。

  I want to see my own grandchildren before I die, but there doesn't seem to be any form of male connection in all three of our daughters.

• 俺の目の黒いうちは勝手なことはさせん！

  While there is black in my eye, I will not allow you to take such liberties!