eyes and ears

noun

The capacity to see and hear a target.

“The police need to get eyes and ears on the terrorists.”

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Meanings

nouneyes and ears pl (plural only)
  1. metonymicallypluralplural onlyThe capacity to see and hear a target.

    The police need to get eyes and ears on the terrorists.

    1 more example

    As soon as we cross into the valley, let's get eyes and ears up.

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APA

eyes and ears. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eyes%20and%20ears

MLA

“eyes and ears.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eyes%20and%20ears. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “eyes and ears,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eyes%20and%20ears.

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