keep tabs on

Idioms  

1. Observe carefully, keep a record of. For example, I hate having my boss keep tabs on my every move, or We've got to keep tabs on outgoing mail so we can keep track of postage. This expression uses to tab in the sense of “an account.” [Late 1800s] Also see keep track.

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Example Sentences

Investors were also keeping tabs on the Bank of Japan as it concludes a policy meeting amid expectations it will hike its own borrowing costs in the face of a weakening yen and rising prices.

From Barron's

About half of Chinese corporate bonds are issued by state-owned companies, so Chu is keeping tabs on whether a default sparks a selloff, pushing up yields on that debt.

From Barron's

Sometimes I’ll put on a Top 40 playlist to keep tabs on it.

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday morning local police were reminding the public to wear helmets and keeping tabs on riders crossing Kangaroo Bridge with a speed gun.

From BBC

A few thousand loyal followers keep tabs on Rinaudo’s work and performances via Facebook or through his Silent Cinema Society blog posts and newsletter.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• attend
• check out
• examine
• follow
• listen
• look
• observe
• regard
• scan
• scrutinize
• see
• stare
• view
• wait