like a hawk

like a hawk
Like a hawk
If you watch something or someone like a hawk, you observe very closely and carefully.

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  • 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

  • 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 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 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

  • eyes like a hawk —    If you ve got eyes like a hawk, you have good eyesight and notice every detail.     Of course Dad will notice the scratch on his car he s got eyes like a hawk …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • 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

  • have eyes like a hawk — if someone has eyes like a hawk, they notice everything. The supervisor has eyes like a hawk, so be careful she doesn t catch you eating at your desk …   New idioms dictionary

  • have (got) eyes like a hawk — have (got) eyes like a ˈhawk idiom to be able to notice or see everything • She s bound to notice that chipped glass. The woman has eyes like a hawk! Main entry: ↑eyeidiom …   Useful english dictionary

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