Putting the establishment on watch
With threats to personal freedom rising, many are stepping forward. Whistleblowers, Activists, and Hackers have drawn their battle lines, putting the establishment on watch.
Watch Dogs 2, video game
Hi. What does "put the establishment on watch" mean? Is it a set phrase?
Thank you.
Top answer
zuotengdazuo What does "put the establishment on watch" mean? It is not natural. They just wanted to use the word "watch" to go with the name of their game.
- zuotengdazuo What does "put the establishment on watch" mean?
- It is not natural.
- They just wanted to use the word "watch" to go with the name of their game.
- I can't tell what they thought it meant.
- To be on watch is to be standing sentry duty.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
zuotengdazuoWhat does "put the establishment on watch" mean?
It is not natural. They just wanted to use the word "watch" to go with the name of their game. I can't tell what they thought it meant. To be on watch is to be standing sentry duty. Perhaps they confused it with "put someone on his guard".
0zuotengdazuoHi. What does "put the establishment on watch" mean? Is it a set phrase?
If you put something or someone on watch, it means that you keep an eye on it, and look out for something that they do, mostly to protest against it or report it.
0
Related Questions