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101watch over — (someone/something) to protect and feel responsible for the care of someone or something. She had to watch over her four young children. He watched over his vegetable garden, trying to think up ways to keep the deer away from it …
102watch your back — If someone is after your job, or wants to harm you in any way, you need to watch your back to metaphorically see what is going on behind you …
103watch and ward — watch′ and ward′ n. a continuous watch or vigil • Etymology: 1350–1400 …
104watch pocket — watch′ pock et n. clo a small pocket in a garment, as in a vest, for holding a pocket watch, change, etc Compare fob I, 1) …
105watch one's back — ► watch one s back protect oneself against danger from an unexpected quarter. Main Entry: ↑watch …
106watch chain — n. a chain attached at one end to a pocket watch, with an ornament (or fob) or a fastener at the other end …
107watch fire — n. a fire kept burning at night as a signal or for the use of those staying awake to watch, or guard …
108watch pocket — n. a small pocket, usually in a vest or trousers, for carrying a watch …
109Watch Committee — noun Formerly, a committee of a local governing body exercising supervision over police services, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑watch …
110watch house — noun 1. A house in which a guard is placed 2. A police station or lock up (old) • • • Main Entry: ↑watch …