keep an eye on

phrase

: watch

Examples of keep an eye on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As one of his first initiatives in office, Wallace is mounting a multinational peace summit, which is exactly the kind of high-stakes event Helen was installed to keep an eye on. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

Commissioner Rob Manfred said the league is keeping an eye on developments surrounding Walter’s insurance empire. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

While Richardson and Churchill kept an eye on their respective email threads, Churchill worked with The Gilded Age’s hair and makeup team to ensure Letterman and Damon looked period-appropriate. — Alex Zalben, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026

Officials suggest that people always keep an eye on their pet while outside, and dogs should be kept on a leash. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for keep an eye on

• arrondissement
• ferrosilicon
• lycopersicon
• mesencephalon
• polysilicon
• stereopticon
• telencephalon
• agamemnon
• automaton
• diencephalon
• panopticon
• phenomenon