Be on the lookout for signs of a storm.
•I'm on the lookout for John, who is due here any minute.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
be on the lookout for — phrase to be watching carefully in order to find, obtain, or avoid someone or something Police in Brighton are on the lookout for a gang of car thieves. Thesaurus: to watch someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: lookout * * * be on the lookout… … Useful english dictionary
on the lookout for — looking or searching for (something or someone) An avid shopper, she was always on the lookout for sales. The police are on the lookout for two men who escaped from custody yesterday. • • • Main Entry: ↑lookout … Useful english dictionary
be on the lookout for — to be watching carefully in order to find, obtain, or avoid someone or something Police in Brighton are on the lookout for a gang of car thieves … English dictionary
on the lookout — adjective Constantly alert, intent on finding something or someone. Im on the lookout for a good example of a Roman dinar from the 1st century. Let me know if you hear of one anywhere … Wiktionary
(a) bad lookout (for) — a bad/poor/lookout (for) british spoken phrase a bad or unpleasant situation that is likely to happen to someone or something It will be a poor lookout for the boats if the storm strikes now. Thesaurus: difficult situations and experiences … Useful english dictionary
(a) poor lookout (for) — a bad/poor/lookout (for) british spoken phrase a bad or unpleasant situation that is likely to happen to someone or something It will be a poor lookout for the boats if the storm strikes now. Thesaurus: difficult situations and experiences … Useful english dictionary
keep a lookout for — to watch for (something or someone) The police officer walked through the neighborhood, keeping a (sharp) lookout for any suspicious activity. • • • Main Entry: ↑lookout … Useful english dictionary
lookout — [look′out΄] n. 1. an alert, careful watching for someone or something 2. a place for keeping watch, esp. a high place affording an extensive view 3. a person detailed to watch; sentry 4. Chiefly Brit. outlook, esp. for the future 5. Informal… … English World dictionary
lookout — noun 1 be on the lookout for to watch a place or situation continuously in order to find something you want or to be ready for problems or opportunities: Police were on the lookout for anyone behaving suspiciously. | We re always on the lookout… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
lookout — look|out [ˈluk aut] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1 be on the lookout for somebody/something 2 keep a lookout 3¦(person)¦ 4¦(place)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1.) be on the lookout for sb/sth to continuously watch a place or pay attention in order to find something you want or to be… … Dictionary of contemporary English
lookout — UK [ˈlʊkaʊt] / US [ˈlʊkˌaʊt] noun [countable] Word forms lookout : singular lookout plural lookouts 1) someone who is responsible for watching for danger and warning other people 2) a place that is suitable for watching whether someone or… … English dictionary
