have/keep an/one's eye out for

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: to hope to see or find (someone or something)

I'm keeping an eye out for a good cheap used car.

He'll be here soon, so keep your eye out for him.

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On a tour with Capt. Angel Ramos, guests can embark on a journey to see towering trees and keep an eye out for fauna. —

Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025 On your way, keep an eye out for island foxes, once endangered, now plentiful and skilled in campsite food thievery. —

Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025 By Monica Sager Live News Reporter 1 With cases of norovirus, an infectious stomach bug, currently surging in the United States, experts told Newsweek that those who are pregnant should keep an eye out for symptoms. —

George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 On top of all that, keep an eye out for surprise aurora appearances as the sun experiences a high level of activity known as solar maximum. —

Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for have/keep an/one's eye out for

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