keep one's weather eye open

keep one's weather eye open
keep one's weather eye open
Fig. to watch for something (to happen); to be on the alert (for something); to be on guard. •

Some trouble is brewing. Keep your weather eye open.

Try to be more alert. Learn to keep your weather eye open.

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See: WEATHER EYE.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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