be on the lookout for

idiom

variants or keep a lookout for
: to watch or search for (something or someone) : be alert to
Be on the lookout for flooded roads after heavy rainstorms.
The police officer walked through the neighborhood, keeping a (sharp) lookout for any suspicious activity.

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Some airline programs, like Singapore KrisFlyer, have a free stopover perk, so be on the lookout for that, too. Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025 Morning commuters will need to be on the lookout for runners, joggers and walkers. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025 While viewing them, be on the lookout for spectacular fireballs — especially bright meteors that flare dramatically to outshine even the brightest planets in the night sky. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025 However, women should know how their breasts look and feel and be on the lookout for any concerning changes. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for be on the lookout for

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“Be on the lookout for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20on%20the%20lookout%20for. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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