Eye of Sauron
Lidless fiery watcher
The Eye of Sauron is the fiery, lidless eye atop a dark tower in Tolkien's *Lord of the Rings*, representing the gaze of the Dark Lord searching for the Ring.
In general use, it describes intense, unwelcome surveillance or scrutiny: Once you're on the company's radar, you've attracted the Eye of Sauron.
The phrase suggests powerful attention you'd rather avoid.
- lidlessHaving no cap
- all-seeing eyeSymbol of omniscient observation
- MordorVolcanic evil kingdom
- dark towerSinister fortified structure
- evil eyeHarm-dealing gaze, supposedly
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moral quality of oversight/surveillance
Eye of Sauronguardian angel
Protective spirit assigned individually
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