keep one's eyes peeled / open / skinned

/kˈiːp wˈɒnz ˈaɪz pˈiːld/

/kˈiːp wˈʌnz ˈaɪz pˈiːld/

[phrase]

to keep one's eyes peeled / open / skinned

[PHRASE]

to be careful to notice a thing or person

Examples

1. And then they have to make an arrest on the subject inside that chamber, keeping their eyes open, being aware of their surroundings, and fighting through that painful experience.

2. So keep your eyes peeled for the next color that you can't see.

3. At 150,000 meters, keep your eyes peeled for diamonds.

4. Keep your eyes peeled for a phonebox.