[bear watching] {v. phr.} 1. To be worth watching or paying attention to; have a promising future.
That young ball player will bear watching.
2. To be dangerous or untrustworthy.
Those tires look badly worn; they will bear watching.
Compare: KEEP AN EYE ON.
Диалог у парикмахера.
My favourite day of week.
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Значение идиомы bear watching