Keep (one's)/an eye on (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "keep (one's)/an eye on (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-08-29 11:08

Meaning of Keep (one's)/an eye on (someone or something)

Synonyms:

keep a beady eye on , keep tabs on (someone or something) , watch like a hawk

Keep (one's)/an eye on (someone or something) verb phrase

The verb "keep" can be replaced by "have."

To pay close attention to someone or something in order to keep them from getting into trouble.

It'd be nice if you could keep an eye out on our son little while we go out for dinner tonight.

I think you should keep an eye on Delphine. She seems upset.

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have square eyes

To spend the excessive amount of time on watching television

watch (one's) smoke

To observe one's activity

trade off the orchard for an apple

To concentrate on minor details instead of the whole situation. 

 

watch (someone or something) like a hawk

To watch someone or something very closely and carefully

lend an ear (to one)

To listen to someone in a sympathetic or attentive way

Grammar and Usage of Keep (one's)/an eye on (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • keeps (one's)/an eye on (someone or something)
  • keeping (one's)/an eye on (someone or something)
  • kept (one's)/an eye on (someone or something)

The verb "keep" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Keep (one's)/an eye on (someone or something)

Keep an eye on. (Image Source: RetailingInsight)

This phrase derives from the fact that people frequently focus their complete attention, or 'both eyes,' on the activity at hand. To "keep an eye on" something suggests that even if the individual is preoccupied with something else, they are paying attention to other things as well.

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