have/keep an/one's eye out for

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: 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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Until then, keep an eye out for Venus, the planet named after the Roman goddess of love, which will reach peak brightness on Feb. 14—just in time for Valentine’s Day. —

Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025 Instead, use the products as instructed and keep an eye out for flaking, irritated, or overly tight feeling areas. —

Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 Also, keep an eye out for North Shore Animal League America during the Great American Rescue Bowl, an adorable canine football event featuring adoptable shelter pets airing on Feb 9. —

Kelli Bender, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025 For the best view, stargazers are recommended instead to keep an eye out for it either the night before, or later on Wednesday. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for have/keep an/one's eye out for

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