weather\ eye

weather\ eye
noun
1. eyes that can tell what the weather will be.

Grandfather's weather eye always tells him when it will rain.

2. eyes ready or quick to see; careful watch. - Usually used in phrases like "keep a weather eye on", "open", or "out for".

Mrs. Brown kept a weather eye on the children so they wouldn't hurt each other.

Keep a weather eye out for Uncle George at the store.

Keep a weather eye open for deer.

The police have a weather eye out for the robbers.

Compare: look out

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