刮目相看

guāmù-xiāngkàn

to look at sb with new respect; to sit up and take notice

Dictionary entry

to have a whole new level of respect for sb or sth; to sit up and take notice (of sb's improved performance etc)

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See it in sentences

他的进步让人刮目相看。

Tā de jìnbù ràng rén guāmù-xiāngkàn.

English

His progress makes people see him in a new light.

谁让你刮目相看?

Shéi ràng nǐ guāmù-xiāngkàn?

English

Who made you sit up and take notice?

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