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Subject | English | Russian |
gen. | put the evil eye on | сглазить (or upon someone: Beware, however – eruptions of spitting and knocking do not follow only after statements containing a hint of disaster. No, it could even be caused by an innocent remark complimenting their appearance or that of their child – because what if your compliment puts the evil eye on them, or what if their luck turns…? |
slang | put the eye on | смотреть на представителя противоположного пола с особым интересом (someone) |
slang | put the eye on | положить глаз (someone) |
vulg. | put the eye on | кокетливо смотреть (somebody; на кого-либо) |