keep a close eye out — to watch carefully and attentively for something or someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to watch carefully and attentively for something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiːp ə kloʊs aɪ aʊt/
Korean meaning: 주의 깊게 살피다, 경계하다
Korean pronunciation: **킵** 어 **클로**스 **아이** **아웃**
Example Sentences
- The teacher told students to keep a close eye out for their lunch money after reports of cafeteria pickpockets.
- Keep a close eye out for sales at your favorite stores during the holiday season.
- My mom asked me to keep a close eye out for her missing cat, but I think it's just hiding from her cooking.
keep a close eye out
VERB//kiːp ə kloʊs aɪ aʊt//
to watch carefully and attentively for something or someone
to watch carefully and attentively for something or someone
Keep a close eye out like a scout, then shout!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'cēpan'(붙잡다)과 'ēage'(눈)의 조합으로, 문자 그대로 '눈을 가까이 두고 지키다'라는 의미에서 발전
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher told students to keep a close eye out for their lunch money after reports of cafeteria pickpockets.”
“Keep a close eye out for sales at your favorite stores during the holiday season.”
“My mom asked me to keep a close eye out for her missing cat, but I think it's just hiding from her cooking.”
“The manager told employees to keep a close eye out for shoplifters during the busy weekend.”
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