with your eyes open
US /wɪð jʊər aɪz ˈoʊpən/
UK /wɪð jʊər aɪz ˈoʊpən/

1.
met open ogen, bewust
aware of the potential problems or difficulties of a situation
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She went into the new business venture with her eyes open, knowing the risks involved.
Ze ging de nieuwe zakelijke onderneming met open ogen in, wetende welke risico's erbij kwamen kijken.
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It's important to go into any major decision with your eyes open.
Het is belangrijk om elke belangrijke beslissing met open ogen te nemen.