mieć oczy dookoła głowy

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Polish

Etymology

Literally, to have eyes around one's head.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmjɛt͡ɕ ˈɔ.t͡ʂɘ dɔ.ɔˈkɔ.wa ˈɡwɔ.vɘ/
  • Syllabification: mieć o‧czy do‧o‧ko‧ła gło‧wy

Verb

mieć oczy dookoła głowy impf

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to be alert, to be on guard, to be on the qui vive, to be wary, to keep one's eyes peeled
    Synonyms: mieć oczy szeroko otwarte, mieć się na baczności

Conjugation

Conjugation of mieć oczy dookoła głowy: see mieć.

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