English Explanatory Dictionary

keep one's eyes peeled

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be on the alert, to be watchful.

Pronunciation

En-au-keep one's eyes peeled.ogg

Word forms

keep one's eyes peeled keeps one's eyes peeled keeping one's eyes peeled kept one's eyes peeled

Etymology

US, 19th century. Peeled probably refers to keeping one's eyelids retracted.

Synonyms

keep an eye out keep one's eyes open
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