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3. with (one's) eyes wide open

with (one's) eyes wide open

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with (one's) eyes wide open

With full awareness. I know they're offering you a lot of money, but make sure you go into this situation with your eyes wide open—it could be a scam. Considering John's history of infidelity, Claudia knew she could only take him back with her eyes wide open.

See also: eye, open, wide