How to Pronounce "keep an eye peeled"
expression
KEEP-uhn-EYE-peeled
KEEP-uhn-EYE-peeled
Definition
To watch carefully for something or to be alert and paying close attention, especially to notice something expected or dangerous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈpiɫd
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪ/ /pˈiːld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-uhn-EYE-peeled
UK
KEEP-uhn-EYE-peeled
Listen in Context
Keep an eye peeled for the delivery truck.
Please keep an eye peeled while I go to the bathroom.
Keep an eye peeled for any signs of smoke.
On crowded trains, always keep an eye peeled for pickpockets.