Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

keep-an-eagle-eye-on-someone-or-something

idiom
/kiːp ən ˈiːɡəl aɪ ɒn ˈsʌmwʌn ɔːr ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To watch someone or something very carefully and attentively.
Examples
  • My parents always keep an eagle eye on my grades.

  • The security guard kept an eagle eye on the entrance to the building.

  • As a teacher, it’s important to keep an eagle eye on the classroom during tests.

Meaning
The phrase indicates a vigilant observation, ensuring that no detail goes unnoticed.
Synonyms
  • watch closely

  • monitor

  • observe carefully