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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "bee" (as in "bee") + "BAHR" (as in "bar") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "OH" (as in "oh") + "hoh" (as in "hope")/

Meaning

To be extremely vigilant, not to let anything slip by. In Colombia, 'avivar el ojo' represents the highest level of alertness and caution.

Examples

Be on your toes, there's a lot of sly people around here.

You need to be on your guard in that negotiation.

Regional synonyms

In Mexico, hyped up, restless, or buzzing with so much excitement or agitation that you cannot sit still. Can also describe someone who suddenly gets confrontational or rebellious for no clear reason. Think of a bottle that has been shaken too hard.