kept one's eyes peeled
Watched very carefully
To keep one's eyes peeled is to watch carefully and stay alert for something: Keep your eyes peeled for the exit sign.
The image suggests holding the eyelids open wide, unable to miss anything.
Often used as a request or command when looking for something specific: I'll keep my eyes peeled for any job openings.
- on the lookoutActively seeking or guarding
- keep watchMaintain vigilant observation
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- stay alertMaintain active awareness
- preparednessState of being equipped
attentiveness · hawk-eyed · eagle-eyed · situational awareness · detecting · observation · keep tabs on · watchfulness · scrutiny · scanning · looking out · look alive · spotting · noticing · readiness · watch like a hawk · perceiving · expectation
kept one's eyes peeledzoned out
Mentally checked out
spaced out · daydreamed · tuned out · let one's guard down · nodded off
kept one's eyes peeledturned a blind eye
Feigned unawareness deliberately
looked the other way · ignored · overlooked · missed · disregarded
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