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
Odo-Ancient Germanic
Natalka-Ukrainian, Polish
NiĈJoNEE-chyoEsperanto
Preecha-Thai
Salma-Arabic
Gillis['gilis]