without blinking an eyelash

A form of without batting an eye — Showing no emotional reaction.

Meanings

adverbwithout blinking an eyelash (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of without batting an eye.

    “Twenty-four of course,” said Deborah without blinking an eyelash.

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