with one's eyes open

Fully aware, as in We started this project with our eyes open and are not surprised at the results. [First half of 1900s] Also see keep one's eyes open.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Avraham	ah-vrah-HAHM (Jewish)	Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Galahad	GAL-ə-had (English)	Arthurian Romance
Tolly	-	English (Archaic)
Ambrosios	-	Ancient Greek
Hersh	-	Yiddish
Jaylin	JAY-lin	African American (Modern), English (Modern)