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Does it live up to the pictures?

Is it as beautiful/impressive in person as it looks in photos? · Is the reality as good as the images?

What's the situation?

You've seen stunning photos of a friend's recent trip on Instagram! 🤩 Now you're curious if the real experience matched the highly curated visuals. 🏞️ This expression is perfect for asking if a place is as amazing in person as it appears in pictures. It's a great way to kick off a conversation about their travel experiences!

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to feast one's eyes on something

to look at something with great pleasure · to admire something visually

What's the situation?

Imagine you walk into a store, and there's this incredible new item – maybe a super cool gadget, a stunning piece of art, or a gorgeous outfit. 😍 You just stand there, soaking it all in, completely mesmerized. That's when you're 'feasting your eyes' on it! It's all about enjoying the visual spectacle without necessarily buying it.