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eyes on the ground

eyes on the ground noun: one or more observers in an area of interest.

Noun

eyes on the ground pl (plural only)

  1. (idiomatic, plural, plural-only) One or more observers in an area of interest.
    • We need to have eyes on the ground in Iraq.
  2. (metonymically, plural, plural-only) Gaze aimed at the ground.
    • Don't be crossing the road with your eyes on the ground. Keep your eyes on the road.

Questions about eyes on the ground

What does eyes on the ground mean?
Eyes on the ground means one or more observers in an area of interest.
What part of speech is eyes on the ground?
Eyes on the ground is a noun.

Words near eyes on the ground in the dictionary

  1. eyes in the sky
  2. Eyes of Buddha
  3. Eyes of Horus
  4. Eyes of Providence
  5. eyes of round
  6. eyes on the ground
  7. eyes on the prize
  8. eyes right
  9. eyes up
  10. eyes-only
  11. eyesalve

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