[Idiom] EYE THE NEEDLE. - Master Difficult Tasks by Learning to Eye the Needle

Achieve something difficult.

To "eye the needle" metaphorically means to perform a difficult task, akin to threading a small needle with thread, which requires precision and focus. Although less popular, the phrase suggests meticulous attention to detail and the skill required to accomplish challenging goals.

Example Sentences

1. He had to eye the needle carefully.

   He had to focus carefully on threading the needle.

2. Sewing the delicate fabric requires you to eye the needle with precision.

   Sewing the fabric required careful attention to threading the needle.

3. She eyed the needle closely while threading it for her sewing project.

   She attentively threaded the needle for her sewing task.