| 词组 | watch someone like a hawk |
| 释义 | Idiom watch someone like a hawkwatch (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 (= type of bird) can see small objects from great distances watch (someone or something) like a hawkTo watch someone or something very closely. Hawks, like all birds of prey, are known for having extremely acute vision. Ms. Finnegan was watching me like a hawk during that entire test. Did she think I was going to cheat? I've been watching the site like a hawk to see if the price goes down, but so far it's only decreased by a few dollars. watch someone like a hawkIf you watch someone like a hawk, you pay close attention to everything they do, usually to make sure that they do not do anything wrong. Some guys just sit there and watch her like a hawk, dead sure she's trying to cheat. If we hadn't watched him like a hawk, he would have gone back to London. Note: Hawks have very good eyesight, and are able to see small animals or objects from a great height. watch someone like a hawkkeep a vigilant eye on someone, especially to check that they do nothing wrong. |
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