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Discover Ludwig'locking eyes' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It can be used to describe two people making eye contact for a prolonged period of time, usually with the intention to communicate something without words. For example, "When they locked eyes, they both knew what the other was thinking."
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"It wasn't a cat," Alex says, locking eyes with me.
As Madeline chatters, Celeste stays quiet, locking eyes with Jane.
Others remembered "locking eyes" with her on the street.
Close sits regally still as she speaks, emphasising her points by leaning forward and locking eyes.
Novitzky answered Ruby's questions coolly, often locking eyes with the jurors when answering.
We end The Force Awakens with Rey locking eyes with none other than Luke Skywalker.
After a while, you will become as adept as any New Yorker at never locking eyes.
Locking eyes with me, he stated that he was a man of his word.
"Doesn't quite go," the prince announced, locking eyes with the senior churchman.
Mr. Triangelo, 49, and Ms. Rafaelian fell in love three years ago, locking eyes in a Providence, R.I., restaurant.
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Though Ms. Peirce is a forceful, locking-eyes kind of listener and talker, she is also conscientiously private.
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