Have an eye out Meaning in English
expression
HAV-uhn-EYE-owt
hav-UN-EYE-owt
Definition
To be alert or watchful for something or someone, often in order to find or notice them.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal and idiomatic phrase, often used as 'have an eye out for' something or someone. It means to watch for something with attention. Similar to 'keep an eye out', but 'keep' is more common in the US. Don't use it in very formal writing.
Spanish: estar atento a - vigilarPortuguese (BR): ficar de olho - prestar atençãoPortuguese (PT): estar atento a - ficar de olhoChinese (Simplified): 留意 - 注意Chinese (Traditional): 留意 - 注意Hindi: ध्यान रखना - नजर रखनाArabic: راقب - انتبه إلىBengali: খেয়াল রাখা - লক্ষ রাখাRussian: следить - присматриватьJapanese: 目を光らせる - 注意して探すVietnamese: để mắt đến - chú ý tìm kiếmKorean: 눈여겨보다 - 관심을 두다Turkish: gözü açık olmak - dikkat etmekUrdu: نگاہ رکھنا - دھیان دیناIndonesian: mengawasi - memperhatikan
Example Sentences
Please have an eye out for my lost keys.
basic
Can you have an eye out for the delivery truck?
basic
We always have an eye out for good deals at the market.
basic
I'll have an eye out for your brother at the party tonight.
natural
If you have an eye out for parking, let me know if you see a free spot.
natural
She always has an eye out for new restaurants to try.
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