Meaning of the word "on someone's watch" in English
What does "on someone's watch" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
on someone's watch
US /ɑn ˈsʌm.wʌnz wɑtʃ/
UK /ɒn ˈsʌm.wʌnz wɒtʃ/
Idiom
during the period when someone is responsible for something
Example:
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The company's profits declined significantly on his watch.
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I won't let anything bad happen to this project on my watch.
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