have half an eye on



have/keep half an eye on something/somebody

to watch something or someone without giving them all your attention I had half an eye on the TV while I was writing my letter. She kept half an eye on the kids all through our conversation.
See also: eye, half, have, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Peggy['pegi]
MÁRtonMAHR-tonHungarian
EastonEES-tənEnglish (Modern)
JesseJES-ee (English), YES-sə (Dutch)English, Dutch, Biblical
Vikentiy-Russian
MaeveMAYVIrish, Irish Mythology