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Keep an eye on...

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10 December 2025

Keep an eye on...

This expression means that sombody is watching something or checking it at regular intervals.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

When we go on holiday, we always ask our neighbours to keep an eye on the house.

Yes that's one of the advantages of living in a city I suppose.

Example 2

Could you just keep an eye on my things while I go to the toilet?

Okay, but I'm only going to be here for another five minutes.

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