English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "but my eyes are wide open now" Mean?
Learn what "but my eyes are wide open now" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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But my eyes are wide open now.
This means the speaker now understands the situation and is not being fooled anymore.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they are no longer naive or easily fooled.
Usage Scenario
Use it when saying you have become aware of the truth. It can sound dramatic or resolute.
Better ways to say it
1
My eyes are wide open now.
2
I'm wide open now.
3
I see things clearly now.
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