keep a close watch/eye

idiom

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

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The Omaha Police Department eventually set up surveillance outside the home to keep a close eye on the unruly guests, according to the local outlet. Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 In the days leading up to and following the holiday, keep a close eye on your produce as this is one area where the tide can turn quickly. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024 Major airlines are advising customers to keep a close eye on their flight schedules. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025 Advocacy groups are pushing the Trump administration to keep a close eye on Venu. Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for keep a close watch/eye 

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