one eye on

Idioms

Paying some but not full attention to, as in He ran the rehearsal with one eye on the clock. Also see have one's eye on; out of the corner of one's eye; see with half an eye.

Example Sentences

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If you've got one eye on the Oscars next month, the Baftas might give you a clue as to who might pick up the top acting prizes Stateside.

From BBC

Wolves boss Rob Edwards has probably got one eye on preparing for next season in the Championship, and his side will be one step nearer to that after this game.

From BBC

The move is seen as a win-win for both clubs, with Harden, 36, joining a Cleveland team who are well-placed to make a postseason run while the Clippers bring in the 26-year-old Garland with one eye on the future.

From Barron's

“When I made the decision to return to ski racing, I always had one eye on Cortina because it’s a place that is very, very special to me,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Irian guided the Ever Onward, with one eye on the Berserker.

From Literature

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