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
Rashnu	-	Persian Mythology
Tove	-	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Lucia	['lu:sjə]
Briony	BRIE-ən-ee	English (Rare)
SnjeŽAna	-	Croatian, Serbian
Nere	-	Basque