Jerome, here's what Longman's Dictionary of Contemporary English says:
2 not bat an eye/eyelid
To not seem to be shocked, surprised, or embarrassed:
"They started talking about sex, but she didn't bat an eyelid."
3 bat your eyes/eyelashes
If a woman bats her eyes, she opens and closes them several times quickly in order to look attractive to men
Of course, you may not wish to place much confidence in a dictionary that splits its infinitives.
But just do a search on the Internet. You'll find plenty of examples of the second meaning, even if many of them are questions from young girls seeking advice on how to flirt.
Last edited by Brian Allgar; 04-29-2012 at 04:29 AM.
Reason: correction
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