mieć oczy szeroko otwarte

Polish

Etymology

Literally, to keep one's eyes wide open.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mjɛt͡ɕ ˈɔ.t͡ʂɨ ʂɛˈrɔ.kɔ ɔtˈfar.tɛ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -artɛ

Verb

mieć oczy szeroko otwarte impf

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to be alert, to be on guard, to be on the qui vive, to be wary, to keep one's eyes peeled
    Synonyms: mieć oczy dookoła głowy, mieć się na baczności

Conjugation

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