keep an eye peeled

Monitor for something

To keep an eye peeled is to watch alertly for something, remaining vigilant and ready to notice: Keep an eye peeled for the exit sign.

The image suggests holding the eyelid open so nothing escapes notice.

Also *keep an eye out* or *keep your eyes peeled*.

Related

superintend · regard · forewarned · heads up · on guard · alertness · stay alert · watchfulness · on the lookout · watch out · look sharp · notice · vigilant · heedfulness · expectant · attend to · ready · attentiveness

Opposites
attentiveness

keep an eye peeledtune out

Deliberately stop attending

zone out · space out · look the other way · overlook · daydream

watchfulness/vigilance

keep an eye peeledlet one's guard down

Cease being defensive

relax · drop one's guard · abandon · slack off · nod off

care/concern

keep an eye peeledignore

Refuse to notice

neglect · disregard · abandon · turn a blind eye · pay no mind

Family

keep, keeper, keeping, keeps, eyed, eyeless, eyelet, peel, peeled

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G