Meanings
US, 19th century. Peeled probably refers to keeping one's eyelids retracted.
How to pronounce "keep one's eyes peeled":
AU
To be on the alert, to be watchful.
US, 19th century. Peeled probably refers to keeping one's eyelids retracted.
How to pronounce "keep one's eyes peeled":
To be on the alert, to be watchful.