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UK//ðeəˈr ˈwɒtʃɪŋ juː//US//ðɛr ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ ju//

Meaning of They're watching you

Indicates that someone is observing you.

In simple words: People are looking at you.

They're watching you in a sentence

  • I felt uneasy because I knew they're watching you.
  • In a crowded room, you might feel like they're watching you all the time.
  • When you speak, remember that they're watching you closely.
  • During the performance, I noticed that they're watching you from the front row.
  • Sometimes it feels like they're watching you even when you can't see them.

How to use They're watching you

This phrase is generally used to indicate someone is being observed. It's appropriate in casual conversation but can imply discomfort.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of a pair of eyes peeking from behind a door.

Related words

Collocations with They're watching you

  • feel like they're watching you
  • believe they're watching you
  • assume they're watching you

Synonyms for They're watching you

  • They are looking at you
  • You are under observation
  • Someone is eyeing you

Common mistakes with They're watching you

  • Used in a wrong context, such as when someone is not actually watching.
  • Confused with 'You are being watched', which sounds more formal.

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Frequently asked questions about They're watching you

What does They're watching you mean?

People are looking at you.

What is the definition of They're watching you?

Indicates that someone is observing you.

How do you use They're watching you in a sentence?

I felt uneasy because I knew they're watching you.

Can you give another example of They're watching you?

In a crowded room, you might feel like they're watching you all the time.

What are synonyms for They're watching you?

Common alternatives include They are looking at you, You are under observation, Someone is eyeing you.

What words go with They're watching you?

It commonly pairs with feel like they're watching you, believe they're watching you, assume they're watching you.

What are common mistakes when using They're watching you?

Used in a wrong context, such as when someone is not actually watching. Confused with 'You are being watched', which sounds more formal.

How do you pronounce They're watching you?

US: //ðɛr ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ ju//, UK: //ðeəˈr ˈwɒtʃɪŋ juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use They're watching you?

This phrase is generally used to indicate someone is being observed. It's appropriate in casual conversation but can imply discomfort.