keep a close watch/eye

idiom

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

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Organizers will still keep a close eye on bacteria levels in the river — another main focus of swimmer safety. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025 Phillips says Bowmore is keen to keep a close eye on which bars and restaurants are selling the brand and if it is prominently displayed behind the bar and on restaurant and hotel menus. John Kell, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 Investors will keep a close eye out for more trade news ahead of the Trump administration's Aug. 1 deadline for higher tariffs kicking in. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 July 2025 Pocket that cellphone and keep a close eye on surroundings. Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 July 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 5 Sep. 2025.

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