Examples of 'sleep with one eye open' in a sentence

Meaning of "sleep with one eye open"

sleep with one eye open ~ This phrase is typically used metaphorically to describe a state of cautious awareness or vigilance. It suggests being alert, watchful, or suspicious, especially in a situation where there may be danger or risk involved. It conveys the idea of being ready to react or respond quickly to any potential threats or challenges
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  • To remain vigilant at all times, especially by remaining partially awake or sleeping only lightly so as to avoid being caught off guard.

How to use "sleep with one eye open" in a sentence

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sleep with one eye open
Better sleep with one eye open.
I have heard of cowboys who sleep with one eye open.
I will sleep with one eye open.
I hope you have learned to sleep with one eye open.
Gotta sleep with one eye open.
Maybe from now we would better sleep with one eye open.
And sleep with one eye open.
I think you should sleep with one eye open.
You sleep with one eye open.
Tonight you better sleep with one eye open.
Sleep with one eye open tonight.
I have to sleep with one eye open.
Sleep with one eye open or in shifts.
I am gonna sleep with one eye open.
Sleep with one eye open because my revenge will be ruthless.

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I can not sleep with one eye open.
Dolphins and whales quite literally sleep with one eye open.
I would sleep with one eye open.
We are very suspicious of her motives and sleep with one eye open.
They sleep with one eye open.
A little unrest among the crews and they sleep with one eye open for a week.
Then sleep with one eye open.
I am not going to live in a house where I have to sleep with one eye open.
I still sleep with one eye open.
One person overheard Sal warning Tanya to sleep with one eye open.
Tell him to sleep with one eye open.
Sleep with one eye open Gripping your pillow tight.
I am sure you sleep with one eye open.
I sleep with one eye open each night.
Perhaps a week to sleep with one eye open.
To sleep with one eye open in order to jump up.
We all better sleep with one eye open.
So sleep with one eye open when you slumber.
But crocodiles sleep with one eye open.
Ducks sleep with one eye open to protect themselves from predators.
They want you to sleep with one eye open.
And sleep with one eye open and a knife under their pillow.
You will learn to sleep with one eye open.
I 'd sleep with one eye open from now on.
Only you have now sleep with one eye open.
I had to sleep with one eye open last night.
No, the best thing is to sleep with one eye open.
You have to sleep with one eye open for the rest of your life.
I hope you've learned to sleep with one eye open.
You have to sleep with one eye open for the rest ofyour life.
Lady . tonight you better sleep with one eye open.
Learning how to sleep with one eye open is a real challenge, ” says Nicolas Lapierre.
Look over your shoulder. and sleep with one eye open.
I am gonna sleep with one eye open tonight . Yes.
Now listen kid, lock this door and sleep with one eye open.

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