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eyes on the ground

idiom
Meaning

One or more observers in an area of interest.


Examples
SIMPLE

We keep eyes on the ground to watch the construction site.

CONTEXTUAL

The police kept eyes on the ground during the protest to ensure everyone stayed safe.

COMPLEX

The commander insisted on maintaining eyes on the ground throughout the valley to monitor any unexpected movements from the opposing forces.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all eyes

    Watching alertly or attentively.

  2. 02

    all eyes and ears

    Very attentive.

  3. 03

    babies in the eyes

    The minute reflection which one sees of oneself in the eyes of another.

  4. 04

    bat one's eyes

    To signal or feign by fluttering one's eyelids, as romantic interest.

  5. 05

    bawl one's eyes out

    To cry, shed tears, weep loudly.

  6. 06

    believe one's eyes

    To believe that something which one directly sees is truly the case.

  7. 07

    clap eyes on

    To see; to lay eyes on.

  8. 08

    close one's eyes

    To ignore something.

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