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Does the phrase "eyes almost popped out of his head!" is a popular expression? If so, can you show me some examples?

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Rebecca

Yes, this informal expression is commonly used to describe things or situations that are incredibly surprising or shocking. Ex: Once the bank robbers saw the piles of money, their eyes almost popped out of their heads. Ex: I'm not a very good student. So, when I showed my parents my perfect math score, their eyes almost popped out of their heads.

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