目めがない

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.

• 彼かれは甘あまいものに目めがない。

  He has a weakness for sweets.

• 私わたしは猫ねこに目めがないんです。

  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.

• 彼かれは絵えに目めがないから、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.

• 私わたしはファッションに目めがない。

  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.

• この問もん題だいは難むずかしすぎて、私わたしには目めがない。

  This problem is too difficult; I have no chance of solving it.

• 彼かれの前まえでは目めがない。

  I'm no match for him.