eagle-eyed
1. Having exceptionally keen eyesight. The man was so eagle-eyed that he could spot pennies on the ground from across the street. Wow, if you're that eagle-eyed, you can definitely come hunting with us! Don't touch anything! My mom is eagle-eyed—especially when it comes to her knick-knacks being out of place.
2. Particularly perceptive, observant, or attentive to detail; perspicacious. A few eagle-eyed fans have noticed a detail in the film that may hint at a possible sequel. Sally's eagle-eyed, so get her to look at your manuscript—she'll be sure to spot any errors. Of course I'm eagle-eyed now—I'm a mom of three small children!
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eagle-eyed
Keen-sighted, either literally or figuratively. Like all birds of prey, eagles of necessity have excellent eyesight, which they need to spot their food supply. Their perspicacity has been transferred to human beings since Roman times. Horace pointed out (Satires, 35 b.c.) that those who are eagle-eyed in spotting others’ faults are blind to their own. “Faith, being eagle-eyed, can . . . see the majestie of God,” wrote Bishop William Barlow in 1601. Later the term was often put as having an eagle eye.
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