Example sentences of "[coord] [verb] an eye [prep] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Many skills such as ploughing , using a scythe , working with horses , or developing an eye for livestock may take years to attain ; the later in life you come to it , the slower the progress .
2 Throughout the day those working the lifts and keeping an eye on skiers actually — wait for it — smiled .
3 ‘ William , ’ said Tom , ‘ go and keep an eye on Sam .
4 They wo n't live in but will call regularly , feed pets and plants and keep an eye on things .
5 Clive returned to England almost immediately to go into Parliament and keep an eye on East India Company policy in London , but his followers — whose idea of moderation ran on much the same lavish lines — remained in control of Bengal .
6 ‘ You have to be quick , smart and have an eye for speed .
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