Out of the corner of my eyes vs Out of the corner of my eye

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Out of the corner of my eyes' is used when referring to seeing something with both eyes, while 'out of the corner of my eye' is used when referring to seeing something with one eye. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on whether the speaker is describing seeing something with one eye or both eyes.

Last updated: April 04, 2024 • 395 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to seeing something with both eyes.

"Out of the corner of my eyes"

This phrase is used when describing seeing something with both eyes, implying a peripheral or indirect view.

Examples:

I saw a shadow out of the corner of my eyes.
She noticed the movement out of the corner of her eyes.
Out of the corner of my eyes, I could see the car approaching.
He felt someone watching him out of the corner of his eyes.
The cat crept up on me out of the corner of my eyes.

Show examples from the web [+]

Out of the corner of my eyes
Out of the corner of my eye sometimes.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw a flash of light in the bushes.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw that a checkbox "Automatically fix the errors" was set on, but it was too late.
Out of the corner of a wooden spoon broaden the leaves in the center is receiving a housing for the filling: garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, oil.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw an old boat painted blue,
Zale has broken out of the corner now.
It's pretty much over once Baby comes out of the corner.
Gabrielle watches Xena out of the corner of her eye.
Shelves swing almost completely out of the corner cabinet.
He saw a little piece of music sticking out of the corner of my briefcase.
And all of a sudden out of the corner of my eye I saw something.
Balboa gets out of the corner, and it is Drago backing Rocky up with a jab.
Dez Truss is on the move, giving Lerion a love tap out of the corner.
We ride, and suddenly students out of the corner. Multitudes of them.
I don't come out of the corner for free.
I'm forever looking out of the corner of my eye in crowds.
Especially when I see something out of the corner of my eye that doesn't quite fit.
And then out of the corner of my eye, I see this white flash comin'.
I caught it out of the corner of my eye, but it swooped down at me.
We were ordered to pull back, and out of the corner of my eye, he moved.

Alternatives:

out of the corner of my eye
from the corner of my eyes
from the corner of my eye
in the corner of my eyes
in the corner of my eye

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to seeing something with one eye.

"Out of the corner of my eye"

This phrase is used when describing seeing something with one eye, implying a peripheral or indirect view.

Examples:

I saw a figure out of the corner of my eye.
She caught a glimpse of movement out of the corner of her eye.
Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a strange shape.
He sensed a presence out of the corner of his eye.
The bird flew away out of the corner of my eye.

Show examples from the web [+]

I'm forever looking out of the corner of my eye in crowds.
Especially when I see something out of the corner of my eye that doesn't quite fit.
I caught it out of the corner of my eye, but it swooped down at me.
We were ordered to pull back, and out of the corner of my eye, he moved.
Like, I'm looking at you right now, but out of the corner of my eye, I can see him being very not alive.
I've been watching her out of the corner of my eye for the last few minutes.
I'll catch him out of the corner of my eye, and just for a minute, he's real.
And all of a sudden out of the corner of my eye I saw something.
GCM: Because you said: I saw her out of the corner of my eye, I hadn't opened yet.
While I was absorbed in these reflections, out of the corner of my eye I saw Shup put something in my glass.
And out of the corner of my eye, I could see this janitor pacing back and forth.
I kind of noticed something out of the corner of my eye, so, I turned.
Just as it comes down, I see out of the corner of my eye, there's a jeep that's coming down from the mountains.
And then he kind of watched from backstage, and I saw him out of the corner of my eye jumping, singing all the words.
I was looking for something in my purse when out of the corner of my eye I saw the most beautiful vision sauntering up the stairs.
I did see a monk out of the corner of my eye, but I couldn't see his face.
I balance, as I can, the lenses, keeping them suspended between my arms, and I check, out of the corner of my eye, the bag of the exposed films and of "quick usage".
And we were getting on the bus, and I was taking the first step, and out of the corner of my eye,
Because I swear the moment that Brett got shot down, I saw out of the corner of my eye for a split second, your face light up.
Trying to read the sign out of the corner of my eye, I would dare not make eye contact.I'd self-consciously fumble with trash in the car and CDs in my console - anything to avoid the emotional whirlpool that swept over me.

Alternatives:

out of the corner of my eyes
from the corner of my eyes
from the corner of my eye
in the corner of my eyes
in the corner of my eye

Our Customers Love Us!

We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283125 votes, and

4.9 Excellent - Reviews 2.137

"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"

Zubair
from Bangladesh

"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"

Arturo
from Mexico

"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."

Selena
from USA

"Wow, it's just so excellent. I never would have believed I could have a sure and excellent English companion. Thanks, TextRanch."

Ifiok
from Nigeria

"This is my first time using TextRanch, and I like how the editors take time to correct my text. To everyone who has never used TextRanch before, I highly recommend trying it."

Wilson
from France

"It is an amazing source of feedback because, as a non-native speaker, I really need to have a reliable helper correct my text."

Susan
from Germany