keep an eye open

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keep an eye open (third-person singular simple present keeps an eye open, present participle keeping an eye open, simple past and past participle kept an eye open)

1. (idiomatic) To remain vigilant for someone or something.
2. (idiomatic) To remain vigilant for a possibly dangerous situation.

• keep a lookout

• keep an eye on