Chunk: keep-an-eye-on
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A common idiom meaning to watch someone or something carefully, either to make sure they are safe, to prevent theft, or to monitor progress.
💬 Contextual Examples
- Could you keep an eye on my laptop while I grab a coffee?
- We need to keep an eye on the weather forecast for tomorrow.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: Keep an ______ on the soup so it doesn't boil over.
Answer:
eye
Practice 2: I asked my neighbor to ______ an eye on my house while I was on vacation.
Answer:
keep
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: keep