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have eye on
have your eye on somebody
to watch someone carefully I've had my eye on her for some time, and I believe she is the best person for the job.
have your eye on something
to admire and want to have something The museum had its eye on the painting for many years, hoping its owner would sell it some day.
have your eye on something
to have seen something that you want and that you intend to get I've got my eye on a really nice sofa - I just hope we can afford it.
have (one's) eye on
1. To look at, especially attentively or continuously.
2. To have as one's objective.