Eyes widen.

Meaning: This means that the cat is opening its eyes more widely, usually as a reaction to something surprising or exciting.

Choice of Words: Eyes are the organs of sight. Widen means to make the eyes open more so that more can be seen. In this context, it suggests the cat is surprised or excited.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Boy's eyes widen with delight.
• Eyes widen, sees.
• Eyes widen in anticipation.
• Knowledge blooms, minds expand, horizons widen.
• Smiles widen.
• Grins widen
• Fish eyes see dark better than human eyes.
• Close eyes.
• Her eyes sparkled like radiant stars at night.
• She closed her eyes and took a deep breath.