keep an eye open

English

Pronunciation

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Verb

keep an eye open (third-person singular simple present keeps an eye open, present participle keeping an eye open, simple past and past participle kept an eye open)

1. (idiomatic) To remain vigilant for someone or something.
2. (idiomatic) To remain vigilant for a possibly dangerous situation.

Synonyms

• keep a lookout

Related terms

• keep an eye on