have your eye on

have your eye on
have your eye on
1 : to watch (someone or something) closely

I'll have my eye on the kids while they're swimming.

2 : to be thinking about buying (something)

I have my eye on a new car.

She's had her eye on that house for a long time.

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Main Entry:eye

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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