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keep an eye on
to watch carefully
In more detail
1. (idiom) to watch or monitor someone or something carefully, especially to make sure they are safe or behaving properly
2. (idiom) to pay attention to something because you are interested in it or want to know about it
Examples
- Can you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the bathroom?
- I'm keeping an eye on flights to Paris because I want to book a trip soon.
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