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Are you being watched like a hawk?

Owen Nash
Oct 15
1 min read

Being watched like a hawk

Being watched like a hawk

The meaning is – To be observed very closely and carefully, often to ensure that no mistakes are made or nothing suspicious happens.

Examples

The teacher watched the students like a hawk during the exam.
Ever since he made that mistake, his boss has been watching him like a hawk.

中文意思是 – 被密切監視 / 被密切监视

Similar idioms –

Keep a close eye on

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