saw stars

A form of see stars — To experience apparent flashing lights in one's field of vision, especially after receiving a blow to the head.

Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of see stars
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APA

saw stars. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saw%20stars

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“saw stars.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saw%20stars. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “saw stars,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saw%20stars.

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