idiom
have eyes in the back of one's head
HAV YZ in the BAK ov WUNZ HED
hæv aɪz ɪn ðə bæk ɒv wʌnz hɛdListen
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Syllable breakdown
haveeyesinthebackofone'shead
Dictionary meaning
be aware of everything happening around you; seem to notice everything that occurs even when not looking directly at it
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