Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

What is the meaning of the phrase" keep an eye on"?

Options:

to love somebody

to be watching carefully

difficulty in seeing something

to care for something

Correct Answer:

to be watching carefully

Explanation:

The phrase "keep an eye on" means to watch something or someone carefully. It is often used to express the idea of keeping an eye out for something or someone, or to make sure that something or someone is safe.

The answer is (2) to be watching carefully.

The other options are incorrect.

  • (1) to love somebody does not fit the meaning of the phrase. Keep an eye on is a neutral phrase, while love is a positive emotion.
  • (3) difficulty in seeing something does not fit the meaning of the phrase. Keep an eye on is a phrase that describes the act of watching something, while difficulty in seeing something describes a physical condition.
  • (4) to care for something is similar to keep an eye on, but it has a more specific meaning. Care for means to take responsibility for something or someone, while keep an eye on simply means to watch something or someone carefully.