keep a close watch/eye

idiom

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

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Recent Examples on the Web Join 3 others in the comments View Comments Storage is an area to keep a close eye on, too. Katia Hetter, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024 But investors and analysts are continuing to keep a close eye on net interest income — what banks make from interest on loans and investments. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 11 Oct. 2024 Remember to keep a close eye on your accounts during the transition. True Tamplin, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Since a complex mix of factors complicates fall foliage forecasts and makes vibrancy and timing so subject to change, experts suggest that hopeful leaf-peepers keep a close eye on the weather but also enjoy the gradual daily progress across different deciduous tree species. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024 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 4 Nov. 2024.

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