On the watch (for someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "on the watch (for someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2022-04-18 01:04

Meaning of On the watch (for someone or something)

Synonyms:

to keep an eye on , on the lookout , be​/​stay on guard , follow​/​watch someone’s every move

On the watch (for someone or something) American British informal

If you ask someone to be on the watch for (someone or something), you mean that he has to look out for someone or something carefully and actively.
 

My mom always tells me to be on the watch for pickpocket on the bus.

If you come back home in the middle night, please be on the watch for robbers on the streets.

The doctors were always on the watch for early symptoms of the disease.

Other phrases about:

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To observe one's activity

watch (someone's) back

Protect one from harm caused by unforeseen events
 

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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

keep (one's)/an eye on (someone or something)

To pay close attention to someone or something.

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