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keep an eye on

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkip ən ˈaɪ ɑn/ · UK /ˌkiːp ən ˈaɪ ɒn/

keep an eye on means: To watch someone or something so you notice problems and can help if needed.

verb

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To watch someone or something so you notice problems and can help if needed.

  • Keep an eye on my bag, please.
  • She kept an eye on the children while they played.
  • Can you keep an eye on the oven for me?

How to use it: keep an eye on someone/something (Please keep an eye on the soup while I answer the door.)

Similar words: watch, monitor, look after

Common phrases: keep an eye on someone, keep an eye on something

Questions about keep an eye on

What does keep an eye on mean?

To watch someone or something so you notice problems and can help if needed.

What is keep an eye on in other languages?

Türkçe: göz kulak olmak · Español: vigilar · Français: surveiller · Deutsch: im Auge behalten · Italiano: tenere d’occhio · 日本語: 見守る

How do you pronounce keep an eye on?

In American English /ˌkip ən ˈaɪ ɑn/; in British English /ˌkiːp ən ˈaɪ ɒn/.

How do you use keep an eye on in a sentence?

Keep an eye on my bag, please. She kept an eye on the children while they played.

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