open one's eyes
phrase
: to begin to notice or be aware of something important
—often + to
You need to open your eyes and face the truth.
We have to open our eyes to these problems and stop ignoring them.
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“Open one's eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/open%20one%27s%20eyes. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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