with one's eyes open



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.
See also: eye, open

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
EsmÉes-MAY (Dutch)English, Dutch
RiŠKo-Slovak
Shams Al-Din-Arabic
HuubHUYPDutch
ElenaE-le-nah (Italian), e-LE-nah (Spanish), ye-LYE-nah (Russian), ee-LYE-nah (Russian)Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovak, Lithuanian, Russian, German, Medieval Sla
Priamos-Greek Mythology