like a hawk

prepositional phrase

With particular vigilance or attention, implying sharp vision.

“If you find one you like, plan to guard it like a hawk until the purchase is finalized.”

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. simileWith particular vigilance or attention, implying sharp vision.

    If you find one you like, plan to guard it like a hawk until the purchase is finalized.

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APA

like a hawk. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/like%20a%20hawk

MLA

“like a hawk.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/like%20a%20hawk. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “like a hawk,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/like%20a%20hawk.

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