have eyes in the back of one's head
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Verb
edithave eyes in the back of one's head (third-person singular simple present has eyes in the back of one's head, present participle having eyes in the back of one's head, simple past and past participle had eyes in the back of one's head)
- (idiomatic) To be particularly, especially uncannily, observant; a perceived ability to see in all directions at once.
- It's so busy at our office you need eyes in the back of your head to work here!
- Don't think you can misbehave while I'm cooking dinner. I have eyes in the back of my head.
Translations
editperceived ability to see
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