weather eye

noun

1. sensitivity and alertness to signs of change in the weather.
2. a steady and astute watchfulness, especially alertness to change.

weather eye

noun

1. the vision of a person trained to observe changes in the weather
2. informal.
   an alert or observant gaze
3. keep one's weather eye open
   to stay on the alert

Word History and Origins

Origin of weather eye¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. keep one's / a weather eye open, to be on one's guard; be watchful:

   He kept a weather eye open for new political developments.

Example Sentences

As I ask, I cast my weather eye out into the Channel and it looks decidedly rough for me.

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Tad's observant "weather eye" also noted that the stream was full of drift and torn-off foliage.

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He would have his weather-eye open, especially on Thomas, but otherwise let things take their usual course.

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Poyntz threw a sharp look at me out of the corner of his weather-eye.

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They keep a weather eye on the profit-and-loss account, and retire like thrifty traders on a well-earned competency.

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