keep an eye on
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- 1 keep an eye on、watch closely、monitor、observe carefully
This means to keep a close eye on someone or something, especially because something may change, happen, or need caution.
keep an eye on、watch closely、monitor、observe carefully
It describes watching someone or something closely and continuously so that changes, results, or suspicious movements are not missed.
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จับตาดูสถานการณ์ càp taa duu sàthǎannákaan keep an eye on the situation จับตาดูสถานการณ์ details
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ตำรวจจับตาดูผู้ต้องสงสัย tamrùat càp taa duu phûu tɔ̂ŋ sǒŋsǎy The police are keeping an eye on the suspect. ตำรวจจับตาดูผู้ต้องสงสัย details
Learning notes
Explanation
จับตาดู is an idiomatic expression built from จับ “hold,” ตา “eye,” and ดู “look/watch.” It does not mean the words literally; it means to watch closely and not lose sight of what is happening. It is common in news, politics, business, markets, investigations, and situations where a development matters.
Usage
Use it when following developments such as a situation, price, market, policy, weather event, disaster, competitor, or suspect. When used about a person, it can sound like surveillance or suspicion depending on context.
Caution
Do not use it for ordinary watching, such as watching a movie or looking at scenery. Used toward a person casually, it may sound overly watchful or even suspicious.