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
Berinhard	-	Ancient Germanic
Ann	[æn]
Ampelius	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Hailey	HAY-lee	English (Modern)
Amyntas	-	Ancient Greek
Marci	MAHR-see	English