be the eyes and ears of sb/sth (alsobe sb's/sth's eyes and ears)
► to help a person or organization by telling them about important events or changes that might affect their particular industry or activity: »
Corporate brokers are supposed to act as a company's eyes and ears in the marketplace.
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New security measures are calling on all airport and airline employees to become the ""eyes and ears"" of the airport and report all suspicious activity