open someone's eyes

open someone's eyes
I
enlighten someone about certain realities; cause someone to realize or discover something

the letter finally opened my eyes to the truth

II
see eye

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open someone's eyes
: to cause someone to notice or be aware of something important

The experience really opened his eyes and changed the way he felt about his life.

— often + to

It's time they opened their eyes to the truth.

His film helped open people's eyes to the problem.

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Main Entry:eye
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open someone's eyes — see eye, 1
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Main Entry:open

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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