Antonyms for keep eyes peeled

Grammar : Verb

Spell : peel

Phonetic Transcription : pil

harm
hurt
ignore
neglect
overlook
pass by

Definition 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

Example sentences :

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

Synonyms for keep eyes peeled

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