on the lookout for sb/sth
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British pronunciation/ɒnðə lˈʊkaʊt fɔː ˌɛsbˈiː slˈaʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
American pronunciation/ɑːnðə lˈʊkaʊt fɔːɹ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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(porter) une attention particulière à

constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

What is the origin of the idiom "on the lookout for someone or something" and when to use it?

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The idiom "on the lookout for someone or something" is used to describe a state of watchfulness or alertness in the search for a specific person or thing. Its origins can be traced to English language use over the years, and it reflects the idea of actively seeking or being attentive to the presence or arrival of someone or something.

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