with one's eyes open en · ADV
Meanings
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(figuratively) Cognizant of any risks involved.
Those banks, they're big boys. They went into this deal with their eyes open. That's what reserve requirements are for.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| with one's eyes wide open | alternative | lexicographic | |
| with both eyes open | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
clear-eyed · open-eyed · keep one's eyes open · with one's eyes closed
Translations (3)
pl świadomie (Translations) · fr en connaissance de cause (Translations) · fi silmät auki (Translations)