“What you see is what you get.”
But do you understand “what you get” from “what you see”?
The eyes are the window to the soul
The phrase "eyes are the window to the soul" is a common idiom meaning a person's eyes show their true feelings, thoughts, and character. It suggests that while people can control their words or body language, their eyes reveal what they truly feel inside.
But your eyes are also a two-way street. What you see, stare, or look at is just as important not just what is being revealed but also what you get from what you see.