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The Idiom Attic - a collection of hundreds of English idioms, each one explained.
The meaning of "keep an eye on"
"
Keep an eye on
"
Meaning:
Observe carefully to make sure something bad isn't done.
Example:
He's got convictions for theft you know. Keep an eye on him when he's near the till.
Where did it originate?:
Britain
, 16th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide
.
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