film over

phrasal verbPart offilm

film over — phrasal verb

1. (of the eyes) to become covered with a thin layer of liquid, especially tears, m

1.phrasal verb
Definition

(of the eyes) to become covered with a thin layer of liquid, especially tears, making vision unclear; also used for a surface becoming cloudy or misty.

Example

Her eyes filmed over as she listened to the old man tell his story of loss.

The bathroom mirror had filmed over from the steam of the hot shower.