idioms using “eye”

Keep an eye on

To monitor, watch closely

“Keep an eye on the new receptionist. She is making too many personal phone calls.”

Have eyes in the back of one’s head

To be very observant, to miss nothing

“Don’t make a funny face at the teacher while her back is turned; she has eyes in the back of her head.”

Open one’s eyes

To become aware of something for the first time

“Touring the flooded city really opened Ando-san’s eyes to the suffering of the homeless.”

Keep one’s eyes peeled for

To watch carefully for something

“Keep your eyes peeled for a parking place. It’s really crowded today.”

Do something with one’s eyes shut

To emphasize that something is very easy

“Kamiya-san has driven to Kyoto so many times that she could do it with her eyes shut.”