watch like a hawk
Look at other dictionaries:
watch like a hawk — To keep a close eye on • • • Main Entry: ↑hawk * * * watch (someone or something) like a hawk : to watch (someone or something) very carefully The storeowner watches those teenagers like a hawk whenever they come in because she s afraid they re… … Useful english dictionary
watch like a hawk — watch (someone) like a hawk to look at someone very carefully. She had a horrible boss who watched everyone like a hawk. Usage notes: usually said about someone who looks for people to do something wrong Etymology: based on the idea that a hawk ( … New idioms dictionary
watch like a hawk — If you watch someone like a hawk, you keep your eyes on them or watch them very carefully. Sarah watches the children like a hawk when she takes them swimming … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
watch someone or something like a hawk — watch (someone or something) like a hawk : to watch (someone or something) very carefully The storeowner watches those teenagers like a hawk whenever they come in because she s afraid they re going to steal something. • • • Main Entry: ↑hawk… … Useful english dictionary
watch someone like a hawk — watch (someone) like a hawk to look at someone very carefully. She had a horrible boss who watched everyone like a hawk. Usage notes: usually said about someone who looks for people to do something wrong Etymology: based on the idea that a hawk ( … New idioms dictionary
watch someone like a hawk — phrase to watch someone very carefully, especially in order to make sure that they do not do something bad Thesaurus: to watch someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: watch * * * keep a vigilant eye on someone, esp. to check that they do nothing… … Useful english dictionary
watch me like a hawk — watch me carefully, on my case, watch your every move I couldn t do anything. The teacher was watching me like a hawk! … English idioms
like a hawk — If you watch something or someone like a hawk, you observe very closely and carefully … The small dictionary of idiomes
like a hawk — If you watch something or someone like a hawk, you observe very closely and carefully. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
like a hawk — See watch me like a hawk … English idioms
