had eyes in the back of one's head

A form of have eyes in the back of one's head — To be particularly, especially uncannily, observant, as if able to see in all directions at once.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of have eyes in the back of one's head
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APA

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Chicago

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