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wide awake

idiom

Awake and very alert; vigilant, watchful.


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  1. 01

    cut a wide swath

    To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.

  2. 02

    into the wide blue yonder

    A faraway place which is unknown and mysterious.

  3. 03

    open wide

    To open one's mouth wide, to gape.

  4. 04

    wide berth

    A considerable or comfortable distance from a person or object, especially for safety or deliberate avoidance.

  5. 05

    wide of the mark

    (Very) inaccurate.

  6. 06

    wide open

    Having no laws or law enforcement.

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