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Synonyms for keep eyes peeled
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : peel |
| Phonetic Transcription : pil |
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Définition of keep eyes peeled
Origin :- "to strip off," developed from Old English pilian "to peel, skin, decorticate, strip the skin or ring," and Old French pillier, both from Latin pilare "to strip of hair," from pilus "hair" (see pile (n.3)). Probably also influenced by Latin pellis "skin, hide." Related: Peeled; peeling. Figurative expression keep (one's) eyes peeled be observant, be on the alert" is from 1853, American English.
- As in watch : verb guard, protect
- Keep eyes peeled and gun at full cock, Mr. Simpkins, and give un both barrels if un makes to spring at us.
- Extract from : « Cleek of Scotland Yard » by Thomas W. Hanshew
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