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sharpen someone's eye

make someone more observant and perceptive

To sharpen someone's eye is to help them notice small details and judge things more accurately.

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How did you learn to spot good furniture?

Working in that shop sharpened my eye for quality.

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Taking photos has really sharpened my eye for interesting details.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: This job has sharpened my eye on detail.

Say: This job has sharpened my eye for detail.

Use "eye for detail" to mean an ability to notice details.

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How it fits in a sentence.

sharpen someone's eye for detail; sharpen your eye for colour

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Taking photos has really sharpened my eye for interesting details.

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sharpen someone's eye

make someone more observant and perceptive

“Taking photos has really sharpened my eye for interesting details.”

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