x-ray vision

This page is about the collocation x-ray vision

collocation pattern: noun + noun

Meaning

the ability to see into or through objects made of non-transparent materials

For example

  • One of Superman's amazing powers is x-ray vision.

  • No-one really has x-ray vision, but x-ray machines can take x-ray images.

Note:
A similar collocation is "x-ray eyes"

Quick Quiz

A superhero with x-ray vision can

a. see inside people

b. see people in the dark

c. see people who are far away
a) see inside people b) see people in the dark c) see people who are far away

Contributor: Matt Errey