[eyes open] 1. Careful watch or attention; readiness to see. — Usually used with «for».
Keep your eyes open for a boy in a red capand sweater.
The hunter had his eyes open for rabbits.
Theydrove on with their eyes open for a gas station.
Syn.: EYE OUT, KEEPONE’S EYES PEELED. 2. Full knowledge; especially of consequences;understanding of what will or might result. — Used with «have» or»with».
Automobile racing is dangerous. Bob went into it with hiseyes open.
Betty had her eyes open when she got married.
Contrast: CLOSE ONE’S EYES.
Топик образование в россии.
My favourite restaurant.
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Значение идиомы eyes open