keep a close watch/eye

idiom

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

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Investors will keep a close eye out for more trade news ahead of the Trump administration's Aug. 1 deadline for higher tariffs kicking in. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 July 2025 Pocket that cellphone and keep a close eye on surroundings. Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 July 2025 The only feature is a huge window, which allows the sole occupant to keep a close eye on the players training outside. Jay Harris, New York Times, 16 May 2025 The former Utah State wide receiver is one to keep a close eye on in training camp. Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 June 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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