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US, 19th century. Peeled probably refers to keeping one's eyelids retracted.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
keep one's eyes peeled
Today it means: To be on the alert, to be watchful. Full definition →
Today it means: To be on the alert, to be watchful. Full definition →
US, 19th century. Peeled probably refers to keeping one's eyelids retracted.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.