Literally meaning "the eyes see in six directions and the ears listen in eight directions"; describes being sharp-witted, alert, and able to stay informed of everything happening around oneself.

(idiom) to have sharp eyes and keen ears, literally describing one whose eyes watch the six roads and ears listen in all eight directions

(idiom) to have one's eyes observe all sides and ears listen in all directions; to be alert and sharp-eyed in order to stay informed about everything happening around one

The eyes observe all sides and the ears listen in all directions; to be highly alert to everything going on around you.