keep a watch on something or someone closely
monitor something or someone
mind, give attention to
watch carefully, supervise
to monitor something closely
to follow something or someone while being occupied with something else
The cops always kept an eye on the top trouble makers of the city to ensure that the festival period are not affected.
My teacher kept a stern eye on me after she found me not paying as much attention during her lectures. I cannot afford to bunk it anymore.
I keep an eye on my children because it helps me not worry about them all the time.
My husband kept an eye on the workers at his office because he suspected they were stealing.
You should always keep an eye on the people that are responsible for taking care of your children, even if it is for a short duration.
I am never able to keep an eye on the monuments that I cross while driving since I am so focussed on the roads.
Keep an eye on the students. We don’t want them to cheat during the exams.
Keep an eye on the road or we might miss the turn we need to take.
She asked her friend to keep an eye on her house while she was away.
The woman kept an eye on the children as they played on the beach.
He had put on a lot of weight lately, so he started keeping an eye on what he ate.
Keep an eye on the speed. You might crash if you drive too fast.
As he was not interested in historical places, he kept an eye on the luggage as his friends visited the monuments.
While she was enjoying the conversation, she kept an eye on the watch so that she would not be late for her meeting.
There is no origin for this idiom
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