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
Rubem	-	Portuguese (Brazilian)
Arlene	[a:'li:n]
Dakarai	-	Southern African, Shona
Pandora	[pæn'dɔ:rə]
ÅSa	AW-sah	Swedish
Mallt	-	Welsh