In the American novels, there are a lot of expression of this 'flat eyes'.
Seemingly not very favorable expression, but what's this phrase insinuating exactly?
I am not a native speaker of English.
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6It always helps to provide some context, say, an excerpt where this phrase appears.– chosterCommented Jun 12, 2014 at 1:07
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1Most of the Google Books hits for "flat eyes" are about insects or potatoes.– Nate EldredgeCommented Jun 12, 2014 at 17:15
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Flat usually refers to dull and emotionless.
lacking interest or emotion; dull and lifeless; lacking vitality or animation.
It is often misused, I had to look for a while to find a good example, and this was the best I could do (it's not even a good sentence!)
Maybe because his flat eyes had no expression and he was squinting at me like a mob character.
Flat can similarly refer to affect, scenario, food or joke.
answered Jun 12, 2014 at 1:06
