On or for

AnonymousKeep an eye out for him.

As shown.

CJ

CalifJim AnonymousKeep an eye out for him.As shown.CJ

Thank, CJ. What is the difference between the use of 'on and for' here?

Does 'on' mean keep watching him and don't let him out of sight, and does 'of' mean wait for him to appear or keep him in mind when he appears?

Anonymousdifference between the use of 'on and for'

AnonymousDoes 'on' mean ..., and does 'of' mean

Your question doesn't make sense.
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Keep an eye out for him. ~ Remain watchful for the possibility that he will be coming alo

CalifJimYour question doesn't make sense._______________

Sorry, I meant to shorten the sentences.

CalifJimKeep an eye out for him. ~ Remain watchful for the possibility that he will be coming along. Be ready for when he appears.

I see. Would the meaning be the same if 'out' is deleted?

CalifJim

AnonymousCalifJim Keep an eye out for him. ~ Remain watchful for the possibility that he will be coming along. Be ready for when he appears.
I see. Would the meaning be the same if 'out' is deleted?

No. If you delete "out", you end up with nonsense.

AnonymousCalifJim Keep an eye on him. ~ Watch him.
Does that mean watch him

CalifJimo. If you delete "out", you end up with nonsense.

Thanks. That is what I thought.

Just curious, did I write this sentence correctly "would the meaning be the same if 'out' is deleted"? (Is 'is' correct or should it be 'was'?)

CalifJimDifferent meaning from the previous one. Keep an eye on him has two main uses:

Anonymousdid I write this sentence correctly "would the meaning be the same if 'out' is deleted"? (Is 'is' correct or should it be 'was'?)

It doesn't matter. 'is' or 'was'. Even 'were' and 'had been' work there, at least informally.

AnonymousCan I say this sentence to a friend when we attend to a football game, as in: Keep an eye on t

Anonymous I will be a champion.

Now that we have the first part sorted out, what do those words mean?

CalifJimIt doesn't matter. 'is' or 'was'. Even 'were' and 'had been' work there, at least informally.

Thank you. So formally only, is or was, would be possible. Right?

Just curious, is there a difference in meaning between using 'is or was' because they don't seem to affect the meaning, which is confusing.

Anonymousformally only, is or was, would be possible.

Right.

Anonymous difference in meaning between using 'is or was'

Would the meaning be the same if 'out' is deleted? Sounds a little like the speaker is planning to delete 'out' in a future use of the expression.

Would the meaning be the same if