Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

have eyes in the back of your head

idiom

/hæv aɪz ɪn ðə bæk ʌv jʊər hɛd/

Definition

To be aware of what is happening around you, even when it seems like you are not looking.

Examples

Parents often have eyes in the back of their heads when it comes to watching over their children.
She seemed to know what was going on, as if she had eyes in the back of her head.

Meaning

This phrase suggests a heightened sense of awareness or perception of one’s surroundings, often used to describe a parent or caretaker’s ability to notice things happening behind them.