What is the meaning of keep one's eyes peeled?

Pay attention; be watchful.
- usage: "Keep your eyes peeled for any policemen"
- synonyms: keep one's eyes skinned, keep one's eyes open

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APA	WordNet. (2010). keep one's eyes peeled. Retrieved September 28, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/keep_one%27s_eyes_peeled/definitions/1289397
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "keep one's eyes peeled" http://smartdefine.org/keep_one%27s_eyes_peeled/definitions/1289397 (accessed September 28, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, keep one's eyes peeled, Smart Define, viewed 28 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/keep_one%27s_eyes_peeled/definitions/1289397>.
MLA	WordNet. "keep one's eyes peeled" 23 October 2010. Web. 28 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/keep_one%27s_eyes_peeled/definitions/1289397>

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