APAD: Keep your eyes peeled


Keep your eyes peeled is an idiomatic way to say “to remain alert, to watch carefully, to be on the lookout.” The expression relies on the meaning of the word peel, a Latin derived term meaning “remove or strip,” as in removing an outer covering.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the idiom began turning up in print in the mid-1800s, with the first known use dating to an 1844 issue of Atlas magazine: “The Whigs of Hampden must keep their eyes ‘peeled’, or they’ll lose that banner.

Usage examples:
"Keep your eyes peeled for Polly and Maisie" (watching for people).
"Keep your eyes peeled for any bargains" (looking for items).
"Keep your eyes peeled for a blue sign on the left" (looking for directions)

- Online sources with editing
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During the recent (and the 2nd in my life) eye exam, the caring optometrist thought my eye might have an issue and referred me to an ophthalmologist. The ophthalmologist said it's natural and not any issue now, but she would like to perform a preventive laser procedure for possible future issues.

Being confused, I went and talked to my family doctor who suggested I trust the ophthalmologist.

Trust is such a heavy word, especially when it comes to medical care. But, after some consideration, I think I will take the advice, so I can keep my eyes clear and peeled. 呵呵

a fun pic: my eyes in salad days, not long before coming to west to study (no P图)



Wish All a relaxed weekend, with Träumerei (dreaming) from Robert Schumann to enjoy!

 

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bonus: "keep your ears 2 the ground" is another idiom w/ -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 04/11/2026 postreply 09:34:25

same meaning (not sure there r any for nose & mouth :-) -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 04/11/2026 postreply 09:39:29

and your lips sealed -移花接木- 给 移花接木 发送悄悄话 移花接木 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 04/11/2026 postreply 11:13:53

yes Sir ;-) -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 04/11/2026 postreply 11:15:34

You‘ve got beautiful eyes and nose too! -暖冬cool夏- 给 暖冬cool夏 发送悄悄话 暖冬cool夏 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 04/11/2026 postreply 11:43:58

Thx. they're accident of birth from dad&mom, +grandparents~~ -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 04/11/2026 postreply 12:20:53

I'll keep my eyes peeled for over-medication. -7grizzly- 给 7grizzly 发送悄悄话 7grizzly 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 04/11/2026 postreply 13:49:55

that's my worry 2. but doctor said possible risk of downside -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 04/11/2026 postreply 14:03:03

(eg. possible blindness) w/o procedure is 2 big 2 ignore. -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 04/11/2026 postreply 14:04:46

Is it possible to get a second professional opinion? -7grizzly- 给 7grizzly 发送悄悄话 7grizzly 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 04/11/2026 postreply 16:26:20

that was the reason I went 2 see family doctor, -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (257 bytes) () 04/11/2026 postreply 17:17:50

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