on the watch



on the watch (for someone or something)

alert and watching for someone or something. Please stay on the watch for trouble. I'm always on the watch for Ann. I want to know when she's around.
See also: on, watch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Immaculada-Catalan
Gennadygye-NAH-dee, gee-NAH-deeRussian
Azaria-Biblical
Girish-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam
Jochebed-Biblical
Iseabail-Scottish