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Have Eyes In The Back Of One’s Head

Have Eyes In The Back Of One’s Head
How common is this idiom?: This idiom is not commonly used in everyday conversation among younger generations, but it can still be found in some literary works, idiomatic expressions, or humorous contexts.
Literal Meaning: To have eyes in the back of one's head would literally mean having eyes located at the back of one's head, which is physically impossible.
Actual Idiomatic Meaning: The idiom 'Have Eyes In The Back Of One’s Head' means to have the ability to see or sense what's happening behind you, often used to describe someone who seems to be aware of everything that's going on, even when they're not looking.
I'm telling you, my mom has eyes in the back of her head, she always knows when I'm up to something.
The teacher seemed to have eyes in the back of her head, she could tell when someone was cheating on the test without even looking.

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