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watch it

Idioms  
  1. Also, watch out. Be careful, as in Watch it as you go down that ladder, or Watch out, there are a lot of cars on this road. The first term dates from the early 1900s, the variant from the mid-1800s. Also see look out.


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Investors in meatpackers have reasons to watch it closely.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s sorta semi-free to watch it on television,” the president added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“I don’t play anymore because my knees and ankles just can’t handle it. My age doesn’t allow it anymore, but I still watch it plenty.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

And the more I watch it, the more I think good improv and good cooking — especially budget cooking — rely on the exact same muscles.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

“Perhaps you would let me watch it I enjoy a good fight on occasion.”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

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