keep a close watch/eye

idiom

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

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Every business, in any sector, must keep a close eye on margins. Jacob Orrin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Also, keep a close eye on transitions from room to room. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025 Local governments and hotels keep a close eye on storms’ development and have detailed activation plans in place for evacuating or sheltering guests. Ann Abel, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025 After that, keep a close eye on how things play out and make minor adjustments as needed. Max Avery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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