One eye on Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To pay partial attention to something while also doing something else; to monitor or keep track of something, even while occupied with other things.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Informal and often used in continuous tenses, e.g. 'keep one eye on'. Common for multitasking situations, like supervising kids while working or watching TV while cooking. Can be paired with 'while' to highlight divided attention.
उदाहरण वाक्य
I always keep one eye on my phone at work.
basic
She cooks dinner with one eye on the kids.
basic
He was reading while keeping one eye on the news.
basic
I like to watch TV at night with one eye on my email in case anything urgent comes up.
natural
She keeps one eye on the weather when planning her outdoor events.
natural
Even at parties, he always has one eye on his work phone just in case.
natural