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
Gwyn-Welsh
KyleighKIE-leeEnglish (Modern)
WrenRENEnglish (Rare)
Chinweuba-Western African, Igbo
MÓRMORScottish, Irish
MeaghanMEG-ənEnglish