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The phrase probably came from somebody having eyesight like, or nearly like, a Bald Eagle. Eagles can see front, left and right at the same time. They can see fish in the water from several hundred feet away better than a fisherman in a boat can. And ever since the first time it was possibly used more frequently until it ended up in very common use. I do not know how long ago anyone was able to tell, or measure, the distance for which the bird could see.

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