Значение идиомы on the watch

[on the watch] {adj. phr.} Alert; watchful.

The customsinspector was on the watch for diamond smugglers.

Mary was on thewatch for bargains at the auction.

Compare: EYE OUT, LOOK OUT.


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Значение идиомы on the watch