Open your eyes Meaning in English
expression
ˈoʊpən/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈaɪz
OH-puhn yer EYEZ
ˈəʊpən/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈaɪz
OH-puhn yaw EYEZ
Definición
To physically stop closing your eyelids, or, as an expression, to become aware of the truth or reality of a situation.
Uso & Matices
Can be used literally or figuratively (as a command or advice, e.g., 'You need to open your eyes to what's really happening'). Often used to urge awareness or realization. In the figurative sense, it is usually said with emphasis or urgency.
Spanish: abre los ojos - date cuenta (figurado)Portuguese (BR): abra os olhos - perceba (figurado)Portuguese (PT): abre os olhos - percebe (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 睁开眼睛 - 清醒（比喻）Chinese (Traditional): 睜開眼睛 - 清醒（比喻）Hindi: आँखें खोलो - सच का एहसास करो (रूपक)Arabic: افتح عينيك - انتبه (مجازي)Bengali: চোখ খুলো - বাস্তবতা বোঝোRussian: открой глаза - посмотри правде в глазаJapanese: 目を開ける - 現実を見るVietnamese: mở mắt ra - nhận ra sự thậtKorean: 눈을 떠 - 현실을 직시하다Turkish: gözünü aç - gerçeği görUrdu: آنکھیں کھولو - حقیقت کو دیکھوIndonesian: buka mata - sadari kenyataan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please open your eyes and look at me.
basic
He was told to open his eyes during the test.
basic
I want you to open your eyes to the facts.
basic
Come on, open your eyes—he's clearly lying to you.
natural
It's time to open your eyes to what's really going on around you.
natural
Sometimes you just need to open your eyes and see the good things in life.
natural