To keep your eyes peeled 保持高度警覺
A pumpkin made into a lantern for Halloween, often called a 'jack-o’-lantern'. Photo: BBC
今日小常識
A modern jack-o'-lantern is typically a carved pumpkin. It is associated chiefly with Halloween. The top is cut off, and the inside flesh then scooped out. An image, usually a monstrous face, is carved out, and the lid replaced. The name is associated with Irish folklore about 'Stingy Jack' who played tricks on the Devil.
今日短語
如果有人提醒你說 ‘to keep your eyes peeled’ 意思就是要你保持高度警覺，注意觀察周圍的一切。
例句
John told me he'd meet us in the mall, so keep your eyes peeled.
We need to follow signs for the motorway, so keep your eyes peeled.
Mum will be home any minute. Keep your eyes peeled whilst I tidy up!
請注意
另一個短語 keep your nose out 的意思是不要多管閑事。
This has got nothing to do with you. Keep your nose out!
