American Idioms and Expressions

Keep An Eye Out For Someone Or Something Idiom

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keep an eye out for (someone or something)
What does keep an eye out for (someone or something) mean?
to watch carefully for someone or something I am keeping my eye out for my grandparents this morning.
My friend is keeping his eye out for a new car.

keep an eye out for (someone or something)
What does keep an eye out for (someone or something) mean?
to watch for the arrival or appearance of someone or something I kept an eye out for a restaurant after I arrived in the small town.


Some Random Idioms
go jump in a lake
What does "go jump in a lake" mean?
go away; get out
full steam ahead
What does "full steam ahead" mean?
with as much energy and enthusiasm as possible It was full steam ahead with the project to build the new stadium.

an albatross (around someone's neck)
What does "an albatross (around someone's neck)" mean?
a problem that prevents someone from succeedingThe man's lack of a university degree was an albatross around his neck and prevented him from being promoted.
ho
What does "ho" mean?
prostitute; whore
look a gift horse in the mouth
What does "look a gift horse in the mouth" mean?
complain if a gift is not perfect"Even if you don`t like the present from your company you shouldn`t complain. Remember, don`t look a gift horse in the mouth."
Pop your clogs
What does "Pop your clogs" mean?
When someone pops their clogs, they die.
fob
What does "fob" mean?
attempt to satisfy somebody using deception
can
What does "can" mean?
fire; terminate someone's employment. He got canned for blogging too much at work.
stud
What does "stud" mean?
male seen as successful with or appealing to women
run some tests
What does "run some tests" mean?
to do some medical tests on a patientThe doctor decided to run some tests on the patient.
take out a loan
What does "take out a loan" mean?
to get a loan of moneyI had to take out a loan to buy the car.
get one's ducks in a row
What does "get one's ducks in a row" mean?
to put one's affairs in order, to get things readyI got my ducks in a row and was able to find a job easily.

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