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keep an eye on
(redirected from have eye on someone or something)

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keep an eye on someone or something and have an eye on someone or something; keep one's eye(s) on someone or something; have one's eye on someone or something
Fig. to watch someone or something; to monitor someone or something closely. I have my eye on the apple tree. When the apples ripen, I'll harvest them. Please keep an eye on the baby. Will you please keep your eye on my house while I'm on vacation?
See also: eye, keep

keep an eye on somebody/something also keep your eye on somebody/something
to watch or give your attention to someone or something The mother sat on the edge of the sandbox, keeping an eye on her sons as they played.
Usage notes: sometimes used with an adjective: The woman kept a close eye on her purse.
See also: eye, keep


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