With your eyes open

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Being fully aware, understanding the reality of a situation.

Before you decide to quit school and start working, you should do so with your eyes open and understand the challenges you might face.
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  • enter a relationship with your eyes open
  • make a decision with your eyes open
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Informed Choice

Understand the full implications before making important decisions or commitments.

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She took the job with her eyes open, knowing the high level of commitment required.
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Realistic Expectations

Be prepared for potential negative outcomes, not just the positives.

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They started the business with their eyes open to the risks involved.
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Full Disclosure

Remember to seek and provide all relevant information and facts.

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He entered the agreement with his eyes open, after getting all the facts.
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