Keep your eye out Meaning in English
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ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈaʊt
KEEP yur EYE owt
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈaʊt
KEEP yaw EYE owt
Definition
To pay close attention and watch carefully for something or someone, especially to notice something specific when it appears.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, commonly used in spoken English. Often followed by 'for' + the thing you are watching for ("keep your eye out for sales"). Similar to 'keep an eye out' or 'keep your eyes open'. Used for situations where active attention is needed.
Spanish: estar atento - estar pendientePortuguese (BR): ficar de olho - prestar atençãoPortuguese (PT): ficar atento - estar de olhoChinese (Simplified): 留意 - 注意Chinese (Traditional): 留意 - 注意Hindi: ध्यान रखना - नजर रखनाArabic: راقب - انتبهBengali: খেয়াল রাখো - নজর রাখোRussian: будь начеку - следи внимательноJapanese: 注意して見る - 気をつけて探すVietnamese: để ý - chú ý theo dõiKorean: 눈여겨보다 - 주의 깊게 보다Turkish: gözünü açık tut - dikkatli olUrdu: نظر رکھنا - دھیان دیناIndonesian: waspada - perhatikan baik-baik
Example Sentences
Keep your eye out for the mailman; the package should arrive today.
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Please keep your eye out for my lost dog.
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Keep your eye out for any changes on the website.
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I'll keep my eye out for your brother at the party tonight.
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If you see any good deals, keep your eye out and let me know.
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We're all keeping our eyes out for new job openings.
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