have (one's)/an eye out for (someone or something)

have (one's)/an eye out for (someone or something)

To remain vigilant or carefully watchful for something or someone. They should be arriving any minute, so have your eye out for them. Have your eye out for a gift we could give your mother. Have your eye out for the health inspector. We heard he'll be doing a surprise inspection soon.

See also: an, eye, for, have, out

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