The phrase "setting eyes on" refers to the act of seeing something for the first time. Some antonyms for this phrase could include "looking away," which indicates a deliberate effort to avoid seeing something, or "closing one's eyes," which suggests a refusal to acknowledge what is before them. Alternately, "bypassing" or "passing over" could be used as antonyms, implying that the person intentionally ignored or skipped over the object or person they were meant to see. Other possible antonyms might include "ignoring," "overlooking," or "disregarding," all of which imply a conscious decision to not pay attention to something.