keep one's eyes peeled
KEEP A (SHARP) LOOKOUT, look out, keep one's eyes open, keep watch, be watchful, be alert, be on the alert, be on the qui vive, be on guard, keep one's eyes skinned

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

keep eyes peeled
keep (your) eyes peeled (for (something))
to watch carefully for someone or something.
Keep your eyes peeled for a taxi.

keep (your) eyes peeled/skinned
[informal]
to watch very carefully for something.
Keep your eyes peeled for a signpost.
(often + for)
keep (your) eyes peeled/skinned
[informal]
to watch very carefully for something.
Keep your eyes peeled for a signpost.
(often + for)

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

keep one's eyes peeled
v. phr., informal To watch carefully; be always looking.
The bird-watcher kept his eyes peeled for bluebirds.
When the boys walked through the roads, they kept their eyes skinned for snakes.
Compare: EYES OPEN¹, EYE OUT.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲