have/keep an/one's eye out for

idiom

: 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.

Examples of have/keep an/one's eye out for in a Sentence

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When officials issue air quality alerts, people should limit their exposure to the wildfire smoke, reduce exertion, and keep an eye out for potential symptoms, like coughing or shortness of breath, Brown and Czarnecki advise. —Chantelle Lee, TIME, 15 May 2024

From Port Canaveral, which is nestled along Florida’s Space Coast, travelers can explore NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, hang out on the sand at Cocoa Beach, tour mangroves, keep an eye out for manatees and dolphins, and more. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024

Pests and Problems Citronella plants aren't prone to problems with pests, but keep an eye out for aphids, whiteflies, cabbage loopers, mites, and cankerworms. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024

In this case, the frost kicks off a cascade of chemical reactions that primes the plant, telling it to keep an eye out for its next cue: the warmth and a change in the light. —Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024

There are some sections where the path is harder to follow, so hikers should keep an eye out for footprints in the sand from previous hikers, as well as for the few trail signs along the way. —Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024

Just before totality keep an eye out for Baily's Beads, Shadow Bands, and the Diamond Ring. Read More: How to Safely Watch the Total Eclipse Baily’s Beads occur very briefly, as small beads of light become visible just as the eclipse enters totality. —Simmone Shah, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024

For a slightly different shopping experience, keep an eye out for pop-ups. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024

Those with dry or mature skin should choose hydrating options, while those with oilier complexions should keep an eye out for powders with mattifying properties. —Clare Holden, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024