keep a close watch/eye

idiom

: to watch closely
Keep (a) close watch/eye on the baby.

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Top clubs across Europe continue to keep a close eye on any developments but Liverpool insist the French centre-back is part of their long-term plans. James Pearce, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 Authorities also warned Malibu residents to keep a close eye on new evacuation orders or warnings that may be prompted by the Kenneth fire. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 But parents need to keep a close eye on what types of media their kids consume. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 25 Mar. 2025 The agencies also suggest that owners of small pets living in areas with crocodile and alligator populations keep a close eye on their animals and always walk their dogs on a leash. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for keep a close watch/eye

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“Keep a close watch/eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20a%20close%20watch%2Feye. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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