Keep an eye open Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkip/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈoʊpən

KEEP-uhn-EYE-OH-puhn

UK

kˈiːp/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈəʊpən

KEEP-un-EYE-OH-puhn

Definición

To watch carefully for something or someone, especially so you can notice anything important or unusual.

Uso & Matices

This is an informal idiom often used to ask someone to be alert or watch for something that may happen. You can also hear 'keep an eye out' with the same meaning. Common with requests like 'keep an eye open for...' when waiting for someone or something.

• Spanish: estar atento - estar alerta
• Portuguese (BR): ficar de olho - prestar atenção
• Portuguese (PT): ficar atento - prestar atenção
• Chinese (Simplified): 留意 - 注意
• Chinese (Traditional): 留意 - 注意
• Hindi: ध्यान रखना - निगाह रखना
• Arabic: كن متيقظًا - انتبه
• Bengali: খেয়াল রাখা - নজর রাখা
• Russian: быть начеку - держать ухо востро
• Japanese: 注意して見る - 気をつける
• Vietnamese: để mắt - chú ý quan sát
• Korean: 유의하다 - 눈여겨보다
• Turkish: gözünü açık tutmak - dikkatli olmak
• Urdu: نظر رکھنا - خیال رکھنا
• Indonesian: mengawasi - waspada

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Please keep an eye open for my package at the door.

basic

I'll keep an eye open for your lost keys.

basic

Keep an eye open when you cross the street.

basic

He's always keeping an eye open for new business opportunities.

natural

If you keep an eye open, you might spot some rare birds in this area.

natural

I always keep an eye open for sales when I'm shopping online.

natural