eagle eye

American  

noun

1. unusually sharp visual powers; keen ability to watch or observe.

2. a person who has sharp vision or who maintains a keen watchfulness.

3. alert watchfulness.

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eagle eye Idioms  

1. Unusually keen sight; also, keen intellectual vision. For example, Antiques dealers have an eagle eye for valuable objects, or A good manager has an eagle eye for employee errors. [Late 1500s]

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Etymology

Origin of eagle eye

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

He acts as an eagle eye, not playing the game himself, but watching and strategizing to give them the best chance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

She has an eagle eye for clothing with “100% cotton” on the tag or sterling silver jewelry stamped with a tiny “925,” indicating the quality of material.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

In the meantime, consider putting a fraud alert on your credit reports in case someone tries to open credit in your name, and go over your bank statements and credit reports with an eagle eye.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

The meticulousness certainly paid off, as new mysteries come to light in the universe as a result of its eagle eye.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2023

Mr. Weiss watched me with an eagle eye, and came over when I was finished to check my work.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros