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
Manas	-	Bengali, Indian, Assamese, Hindi
Sophronius	-	Late Greek (Latinized)
Newsome	['nju:səm]
ŽAna	-	Slovene, Croatian
Detta	DET-ə	English (Rare)
Nigellus	-	English (Archaic)