keep a weather eye open
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Meaning · English
remain vigilant and prepared for potential problems
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: watch the weather
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Keep a weather eye open for any changes in the market.
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “keep a weather eye open” mean?
remain vigilant and prepared for potential problems Literally: watch the weather
Is “keep a weather eye open” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.