Phrase guide

keep one's eyes open

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To be on the alert; to watch carefully or vigilantly for something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: keep an eye peeled

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

pay attention; be watchful

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Keep your eyes peeled for any policemen

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: keep one's eyes peeled, keep one's eyes skinned

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: watch, look out, watch out

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: nyitva tartja a szemét — to be on the alert; to watch carefully or vigilantly for something
  • Polish: mieć oczy dookoła głowy — to be on the alert; to watch carefully or vigilantly for something
  • Polish: mieć oczy szeroko otwarte — to be on the alert; to watch carefully or vigilantly for something
  • Polish: mieć się na baczności — to be on the alert; to watch carefully or vigilantly for something