keep a close watch/eye

idiom

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

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Even though the nova hasn’t happened yet, amateur and professional astronomers are continuing to keep a close watch on the sky. Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024 As in, not especially likely, but likely enough to keep a close eye on them. Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 Schedule modifications That said, industry experts advise customers to keep a close eye on their upcoming bookings. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2024 But the outlook for 2025 could be cloudier, as the Fed will keep a close eye on inflation and the jobs picture. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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