private eye
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English
Etymology
From private investigator and its abbreviation P.I., through the homophonic term eye in place of "I", and the use of "eye" as a reference to surveillance.
Pronunciation
Audio (General Australian): (file)
Noun
private eye (plural private eyes)
Synonyms
Translations
A private personal detective
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