keep one's eyes open (for)

phrase

variants or keep one's eyes peeled (for)
as in guard (against)
to be cautious of or on guard against Mother always warned us to keep our eyes open for for other dangerous drivers. The officer kept her eyes peeled for any signs of suspicious activity in the neighborhood.

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Thesaurus Entries Near keep one's eyes open (for)

keep (on)

keep one's eyes open (for)

keeps

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“Keep one's eyes open (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20one%27s%20eyes%20open%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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