with one's eyes open
with (one's) eyes (wide) open
With keen or complete knowledge, awareness, or expectations. I know they're offering you a lot of money, but make sure you go into this situation with your eyes open—it could be a scam. Considering John's history of infidelity, Claudia knew she could only take him back with her eyes wide open.
See also: eye, open
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- with (one's) eyes (wide) open
- with eyes open
- with one’s eyes open
- with one’s eyes wide open
- with your eyes open
- with eyes wide open
- with eyes (wide) open
- on top of
- on top of somebody/something
- on top of something