My eyes open – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
To be street smart, aware, or woke
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "You can't cheat me, my eyes open."
English: "You cannot deceive me, I am street smart."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "My eyes open" means "To be street smart, aware, or woke". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "My eyes open" in Liberian Kolokwa
"My eyes open" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To be street smart, aware, or woke" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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