Keep A Close Watch Over (someone Or Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Keep A Close Watch Over (someone Or Something) Idiom mean?

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keep a close watch over (someone or something) What does keep a close watch over (someone or something) mean?	guard or care for someone or something	I kept a close watch over the soup as it was cooking.
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lost on (someone) What does "lost on (someone)" mean?	wasted or having no effect on someone	My attempt at telling a joke was lost on my former girlfriend.

launch a product What does "launch a product" mean?	to introduce a new product to consumers	The company will launch their new product next month.
take a turn for the better What does "take a turn for the better" mean?	to start to improve or get well	The medical condition of my uncle has recently taken a turn for the better.
out of shape What does "out of shape" mean?	to be not in good physical condition	My mother is out of shape and cannot walk for a long distance.
back to square one What does "back to square one" mean?	to go back to the beginning of something	The city was back to square one in their effort to build a new bridge.
Face the music What does "Face the music" mean?	To accept the truth.	It's time to face the music on your donut addiction. Comes from the British military. When someone was court marshaled, there would be a military drum squad playing, hence face the music. The term "drummed out of the military" came from this practice....
burst into tears What does "burst into tears" mean?	to begin to cry suddenly	The parents burst into tears of happiness when their daughter graduated.
pride oneself on/in (something) What does "pride oneself on/in (something)" mean?	to take special pride in something	My father prides himself on the fact that he has never been absent from work in his life.

play the fool What does "play the fool" mean?	to act like a fool, to act in a silly manner	My friend forced me to play the fool when he left me waiting in the supermarket for two hours.
pop for What does "pop for" mean?	pay for something (usually a treat for somebody)
OK What does "OK" mean?	(4) approve (verb).	A: "Did your boss OK your vacation plans?"B: "No, but he said that taking them two weeks later would be allright.
look over one's shoulder What does "look over one's shoulder" mean?	be worried that something dangerous or bad may happen to you	I always look over my shoulder when I am walking next to a construction site.
on the ropes What does "on the ropes" mean?	in a desperate situation or near defeat (from boxing where the losing boxer is forced back against the ropes)	in a desperate situation or near defeat (from boxing where the losing boxer is forced back against the ropes)The boxer was on the ropes and it seemed impossible for him to win the match.

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Keep A Close Watch Over (someone Or Something) Idiom