Keep an eye out

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Verb 1.2 Usage note 1.3 Related terms

English

Verb

keep and eye out

1. ((idiomatic{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) To watch for, look for, or search for.

   I think we're getting close, so keep an eye out for the turnoff to get to their house.

Usage note

• Usually used with for.

Related terms

• keep an eye peeled