Open your eyes to Meaning in English

expression

US

OH-puhn yor EYEZ too / tuh / ti

UK

OH-puhn yaw EYEZ too

Definition

To become aware of or recognize something that you did not notice before, often something important or surprising.

Usage & Nuances

Used both literally and metaphorically, but most common as an idiom meaning to become aware of a reality or truth. Often used to encourage someone to notice problems, opportunities, or facts they are ignoring. Typically followed by what you're becoming aware of ('open your eyes to the truth'). Not formal, but not slang.

• Spanish: abrir los ojos a
• Portuguese (BR): abrir os olhos para
• Portuguese (PT): abrir os olhos para
• Chinese (Simplified): 意识到 - 认识到
• Chinese (Traditional): 意識到 - 認識到
• Hindi: आँखें खोलना (किसी बात के प्रति)
• Arabic: تنفتح عيناك على
• Bengali: চোখ খুলে দেখা - সচেতন হওয়া
• Russian: открыть глаза на
• Japanese: 目を開く - 気づく（比喩的表現）
• Vietnamese: mở mắt ra với - nhận ra
• Korean: 눈을 뜨다 - 깨닫다
• Turkish: gözlerini açmak
• Urdu: آنکھیں کھولنا
• Indonesian: membuka mata terhadap

Example Sentences

You need to open your eyes to the problems in your life.

basic

Travel can help you open your eyes to new cultures.

basic

Teachers try to open your eyes to the importance of reading.

basic

It took me years to finally open my eyes to how much my parents did for me.

natural

Sometimes a big mistake is what makes you open your eyes to reality.

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Her story really made me open my eyes to how unfair life can be.

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