yǎn​guān​sì​chù'ěr​tīng​bā​fāng

to be observant and alert

Senses

眼观四处,耳听八方/ 眼觀四處,耳聽八方 yǎn​guān​sì​chù'ěr​tīng​bā​fāng to be observant and alert

(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

References

variant 眼观四处,耳听八方/眼觀四處,耳聽八方 眼观四面,耳听八方/眼觀四面,耳聽八方