under the eye of

idiom

: while being watched by (someone)
The students did their work under the watchful/vigilant eye of their teacher.

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The sets, built on a 20,000-square-foot Los Angeles soundstage, were designed under the eye of former White House staffers, who were hired as consultants to advise on the layout and details of the space. Thea Glassman, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024 While the Mets typically prefer to have prospects rehab in Port St. Lucie, Williams asked his agent to get permission from the team to rehab in Texas under the eye of Dr. Sheridan. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 June 2024

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“Under the eye of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20eye%20of. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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