keep an eagle eye on
idiom
: to watch (someone or something) very closely
The guard kept an eagle eye on the prisoner.
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As the motley crew of buyers — which includes Denis Leary, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson and more — explore, Lydia and Paul keep an eagle eye on things via a security camera, seemingly keeping themselves hidden for some unknown reason.
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“Keep an eagle eye on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20an%20eagle%20eye%20on. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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