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English-Afrikaans dictionary. 2014.
watch someone
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watch someone like a hawk — phrase to watch someone very carefully, especially in order to make sure that they do not do something bad Thesaurus: to watch someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: watch * * * keep a vigilant eye on someone, esp. to check that they do nothing… … Useful english dictionary
watch someone's back — (or have someone s back) : to protect someone who is doing something that is dangerous or risky The police officer s partner always watches his back. Don t worry, I ve got your back. • • • Main Entry: ↑back watch someone s back see ↑back … Useful english dictionary
watch someone or something like a hawk — watch (someone or something) like a hawk : to watch (someone or something) very carefully The storeowner watches those teenagers like a hawk whenever they come in because she s afraid they re going to steal something. • • • Main Entry: ↑hawk… … Useful english dictionary
watch someone with an eagle eye — watch (someone/something) with an eagle eye to watch someone or something very closely and carefully. The teacher was watching the children with an eagle eye, making sure they behaved themselves … New idioms dictionary
watch someone like a hawk — watch (someone) like a hawk to look at someone very carefully. She had a horrible boss who watched everyone like a hawk. Usage notes: usually said about someone who looks for people to do something wrong Etymology: based on the idea that a hawk ( … New idioms dictionary
watch someone's every move — follow/watch/someone’s every move phrase to watch someone very carefully, especially in order to find out if they are doing something wrong or illegal I felt like the supervisor was watching my every move. Thesaurus: to watch someone or… … Useful english dictionary
watch someone like a hawk — to watch someone very carefully, especially in order to make sure that they do not do something bad … English dictionary
watch for — ˈwatch for ˌwatch ˈout for [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they watch for he/she/it watches for present participle watching for … Useful english dictionary
watch like a hawk — To keep a close eye on • • • Main Entry: ↑hawk * * * watch (someone or something) like a hawk : to watch (someone or something) very carefully The storeowner watches those teenagers like a hawk whenever they come in because she s afraid they re… … Useful english dictionary
watch something with an eagle eye — watch (someone/something) with an eagle eye to watch someone or something very closely and carefully. The teacher was watching the children with an eagle eye, making sure they behaved themselves … New idioms dictionary
watch with an eagle eye — watch (someone/something) with an eagle eye to watch someone or something very closely and carefully. The teacher was watching the children with an eagle eye, making sure they behaved themselves … New idioms dictionary
