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sleep with one eye open

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To remain vigilant at all times, especially by remaining partially awake or sleeping only lightly so as to avoid being caught off guard.

figuratively

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Examples

Sleep with one eye open You have no idea what I'm capable of Keep claiming holier than thou My knife can stab more holes than you can count How dare you sleep where a king once slept And dry the tears of where his queen has wept

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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