Keep an eye peeled Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈpiɫd
KEEP-uhn-EYE-peeled
kˈiːp/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪ/ /pˈiːld
KEEP-uhn-EYE-peeled
Definition
To watch carefully for something or to be alert and paying close attention, especially to notice something expected or dangerous.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and idiomatic; often used to tell someone to be alert or pay attention to something specific. Similar to 'keep your eyes open' or 'be on the lookout'. Usually used for people or things you are expecting, or warning about danger.
Spanish: estar atento - estar alertaPortuguese (BR): ficar de olho - ficar atentoPortuguese (PT): estar atento - estar de olhoChinese (Simplified): 留意 - 保持警觉Chinese (Traditional): 留意 - 保持警覺Hindi: नज़र रखो - सतर्क रहोArabic: كن متيقظًا - انتبهBengali: খেয়াল রাখা - সতর্ক থাকাRussian: быть начеку - внимательно следитьJapanese: 注意して見る - 警戒するVietnamese: để mắt đến - cảnh giácKorean: 눈을 떼지 않다 - 주의 깊게 살피다Turkish: gözünü dört açmak - dikkatlice izlemekUrdu: نظر رکھنا - خبردار رہناIndonesian: memperhatikan dengan saksama - waspada
Example Sentences
Keep an eye peeled for the delivery truck.
basic
Please keep an eye peeled while I go to the bathroom.
basic
Keep an eye peeled for any signs of smoke.
basic
On crowded trains, always keep an eye peeled for pickpockets.
natural
I'll keep an eye peeled for your call later.
natural
We should keep an eye peeled for any new updates on the weather.
natural