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keep one's eyes open What does keep one's eyes open mean?	remain alert and watchful for someone or something	"Please keep your eyes open for a good place to eat so that we can have lunch."
keep one's eyes open What does keep one's eyes open mean?	to remain alert and watchful, to notice what is happening around you	I always try to keep my eyes open when I am walking downtown at night.
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raise an objection (to/about someone or something) What does "raise an objection (to/about someone or something)" mean?	make an objection about someone or something	The defense lawyer stood up during the trial to raise an objection about the testimony of the witness.

have a lot going (for one) What does "have a lot going (for one)" mean?	have many things working to one's benefit	The woman has a lot going for her and should do well at her job.
carry a tune What does "carry a tune" mean?	to be able to sing accurately, to have musical ability	The girl in the music class cannot carry a tune.
fall over backwards (to do something) What does "fall over backwards (to do something)" mean?	to do everything possible to do something or please someone	The teacher fell over backwards to help his students.
Put some mustard on it! What does "Put some mustard on it!" mean?	I think its used to encourage someone to throw a ball like a baseball hard or fast.
in defiance of (someone or something) What does "in defiance of (someone or something)" mean?	in resistence to someone or someone's orders	The union was in defiance of the court order and was given a large fine.
in a pickle/in a pretty pickle What does "in a pickle/in a pretty pickle" mean?	in a mess, in trouble	My friend is in a pickle now that she has lost her job.

see (someone) out What does "see (someone) out" mean?	to go with someone out of a room/house	I went to the front door to see our guests out to their cars.
take a bow What does "take a bow" mean?	to bow and receive credit for a good performance	The violinist stopped to take a bow before she went backstage with the orchestra.
close in on (someone or something) What does "close in on (someone or something)" mean?	to overwhelm or surround someone or something	The soldiers quickly closed in on the enemy position.

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Keep One's Eyes Open Idiom