eyes on the ground

noun

One or more observers in an area of interest.

“We need to have eyes on the ground in Iraq.”

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Meanings

nouneyes on the ground pl (plural only)
  1. idiomaticpluralplural onlyOne or more observers in an area of interest.

    We need to have eyes on the ground in Iraq.

  2. metonymicallypluralplural onlyGaze aimed at the ground.

    Don't be crossing the road with your eyes on the ground. Keep your eyes on the road.

Translations

Italian osservatori, analizzatori
  • osservatoriobserver(s) in an area of interest
  • analizzatoriobserver(s) in an area of interest
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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