Phrases.com »

Phrases related to: keep a close watch on Page #9

Yee yee! We've found 463 phrases and idioms matching keep a close watch on.

Sort:RelevancyA - Z
stand offTo prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
stay backTo keep one's distance from a place, often because of some danger.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
steady as she goesA cry to a helmsman to keep on the current course.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
stick withTo remain close by.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
stitch upTo close by sewing.Rate it:

(3.00 / 1 vote)
stop an eight-day clock and throw it into reverseBefore batteries and household electricity were used to power clocks, most clocks had to be wound by hand to keep operating. Eight-day clocks were designed so they only had to be wound every eighth day and the movement only turned in a clockwise direction. Therefore, someone with an appearance objectionable enough to stop the clock and send the movement spinning in the wrong and opposite direction would be ugly indeed.Rate it:

(3.50 / 4 votes)
store awayTo keep a supply of something, in a place or container.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
string alongTo keep somebody falsely believing that one has certain intentions.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
suck it up, buttercupget over it; accept a difficult situation keep goingRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
take a licking and keep on tickingTo be tough; to have endurance; to have the capacity to absorb stress or damage, but still be able to function.Rate it:

(4.00 / 3 votes)
take up withTo form a close relationship with someone.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
tap inA simple, short putt very close to the hole.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
tap inA simple shot into the goal from close range, and without opposition.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
tenere all'oscurokeep someone in the darkRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
tenir paroleTo keep one’s word.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
tenir table ouverteTo keep open house.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
the one who always envies someone in society, will never live in gaietyThis idiom means that if a person spends time complaining, criticizing and whining about what everyone else does, owns, or how successful other people are about their financial situation, job career, or results they get, instead of focusing and trying their best to improve one's situation, the only consequence is that this behavior will keep them in the guts, that is, at a lower life level than the one they wish to be.Rate it:

(4.83 / 6 votes)
there is no nobel soul.A person who always keep a promises.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
thick as thievesIntimate, close-knit.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
tickle the dragon's tailTo bring two subcritical masses close together in order to find the edge of criticality.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
tie upTo occupy, detain, keep busy, or delay.Rate it:

(3.00 / 2 votes)
time you got a watchA phrase used to reply to the question what time is it?.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
tomorrow is another dayTomorrow will bring new opportunities and a fresh start for one's endeavors.1600, author unknown, "Phillidaes Love-call to her Coridon, and his replying" (song), in England's Helicon, printed at London by I.R. for John Flasket:Phil. Yonder comes my Mother, Coridon,whether shall I flie?Cor. Under yonder Beech my lovely one,while she passeth by.Say to her thy true-Love was not heere,remember, remember,to morrow is another day:1896, Amelia E. Barr, A Knight of the Nets, ch. 8:"Well, well, my dear lass, to-night we cannot work, but we may sleep. . . . Keep a still heart tonight, and tomorrow is another day."1936, Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind, ch. 63:"Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day."2005, Fran Schumer, "JERSEY: In Princeton, Taking On Harvard's Fuss About Women," New York Times, 19 June (retrieved 18 Aug. 2009):"Half of me is depressedRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
treat them mean, keep them keenA woman will be more interested in a man if he is not kind to her.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
truth be toldUsed when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances or be polite.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
twin lakesTwo lakes in close proximityRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
under the microscopeUnder close scrutiny or examination.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
under the roseKeep in secret, whatever is said in a certain room stays in that room. Generally used in conspiracies.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
une porte mal graissée chanteOne must pay well to keep persons quiet.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
vamos hablandowe'll see; let's keep in touchRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
veillez au grainKeep a sharp look-out.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
verge onTo approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
viam intercludereto obstruct a road; to close a route.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
vigilias crebras ponere (Sall. Iug. 45. 2)to place a close line of sentry-posts.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
votre montre avance de dix minutesYour watch is ten minutes fast.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
vous lui tenez la bride trop hauteYou keep him too much under restraint.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
vultum non mutareto keep one's countenance, remain impassive.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
watch itTo be careful or cautious; to pay attention to what one is doing (usually imperative).Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
watch it buddyBe careful. Often used in GTARate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
watch like a hawkto observe (someone or something) closely and keenlyRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
watch one's headTo look out for things one's head might bump into.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
watch one's mouthIn the imperative form, used as a warning to avoid or stop using inappropriate language, especially profanity, or disrespectful utterances.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
watch one's mouthTo be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
watch one's stepTo move cautiously.Rate it:

(4.00 / 1 vote)
watch one's stepTo be cautious.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
watch outTo be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
watch overTo guard and protect.Rate it:

(3.33 / 3 votes)
watch this spaceAn indication that a development will follow.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
watch your mouthdon't swear; admonition mainly addressed to youth when they occasionally became profane, loud, boisterous, or engaged in vulgarities.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
watch your mouthWatch what you say; usually said in response to someone cursing; "young man" or "young woman" is often added to the end of the phraseRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)

We need you!

Help us build the largest human-edited phrases collection on the web!

Alternative searches for keep a close watch on:

Quiz

Are you a phrases master?

»
You have hit ______ bottom.
A volcanic
B stone
C the
D rock

Browse Phrases.com

#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ