- watch someone like a hawk
- to watch someone very carefully, especially in order to make sure that they do not do something bad
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watch someone like a hawk
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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 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
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
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 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 — watch1 [ watʃ ] verb *** 1. ) intransitive or transitive to look at someone or something for a period of time: Have you been watching the presidential campaign? Tourists watched quietly as the villagers performed a traditional dance. watch… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
hawk — [[t]hɔ͟ːk[/t]] hawks, hawking, hawked 1) N COUNT A hawk is a large bird with a short, hooked beak, sharp claws, and very good eyesight. Hawks catch and eat small birds and animals. 2) N COUNT If you refer to someone as a hawk, you mean that they… … English dictionary
