have/keep an/one's eye out for

idiom

: to hope to see or find (someone or something)
I'm keeping an eye out for a good cheap used car.
He'll be here soon, so keep your eye out for him.

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The master bedroom includes a picturesque soaking tub that overlooks the water (keep an eye out for the sea turtles and humpback whales) and the bright, spacious kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024 Also, keep an eye out for the new Mountain Angel 12-Year-Old, Stranahan’s oldest expression to date that was finished in port casks, and the 11-year-old Founder’s Release that marks the 20th anniversary of the distillery’s founding. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024 Developing a home security plan starts with keeping doors and windows locked and reinforced, adding outside lighting, coordinating with neighbors to keep an eye out for each other, and considering cameras, an alarm system and a dog. John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024 Also, keep an eye out for nuggets of opportunity that may be less competitive in the marketplace. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for have/keep an/one's eye out for 

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“Have/keep an/one's eye out for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%2Fkeep%20an%2Fone%27s%20eye%20out%20for. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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