gimlet-eyed vs keeping one's eyes peeled

gimlet-eyed

adj
  • Having a squint. 

  • Having keen vision. 

  • Having piercing eyes, sharp-sighted. 

  • Having eyes which are in constant motion; shifty-eyed. 

keeping one's eyes peeled

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