expression, i-adjective
extremely fond of; have a weakness for; be a sucker for
Used to express that someone is crazy about something, often food, hobbies, or people. The pattern is 〜に目がない.
彼は甘いものに目がない。
He has a weakness for sweets.
私は猫に目がないんです。
I'm a sucker for cats.
expression, i-adjective
have no eye for; be a poor judge of; lack insight
Indicates a lack of discernment or appreciation, often in artistic or evaluative contexts. The pattern is 〜に目がない in a negative sense, contrasting with sense 1.
彼は絵に目がないから、いいアドバイスはできない。
He has no eye for paintings, so he can't give good advice.
私はファッションに目がない。
I have no eye for fashion.
expression, i-adjective
have no chance (of succeeding)
Used to say there is no hope or possibility of success, often in competitive or challenging situations. The pattern is 〜に目がない or 〜では目がない.
この問題は難しすぎて、私には目がない。
This problem is too difficult; I have no chance of solving it.
彼の前では目がない。
I'm no match for him.