Open your eyes Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈoʊpən/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈaɪz

OH-puhn yer EYEZ

UK

ˈəʊpən/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈaɪz

OH-puhn yaw EYEZ

Definition

To physically stop closing your eyelids, or, as an expression, to become aware of the truth or reality of a situation.

Usage & Nuances

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 বোঝো
• Russian: открой глаза - посмотри правде в глаза
• Japanese: 目を開ける - 現実を見る
• Vietnamese: mở mắt ra - nhận ra sự thật
• Korean: 눈을 떠 - 현실을 직시하다
• Turkish: gözünü aç - gerçeği gör
• Urdu: آنکھیں کھولو - حقیقت کو دیکھو
• Indonesian: buka mata - sadari kenyataan

Example Sentences

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