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Sleep with one eye open

To remain vigilant at all times, especially by remaining partially awake or sleeping only lightly so as to avoid being caught off guard.

📖 Definitions of "Sleep with one eye open"

verb
  1. 1

    To remain vigilant at all times, especially by remaining partially awake or sleeping only lightly so as to avoid being caught off guard.

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