"on one's watch" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Audio: En-au-on one's watch.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|adverb}} on one's watch
  1. (chiefly US, idiomatic) During the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility. Tags: US, idiomatic
    Sense id: en-on_one's_watch-en-adv-Wle0dfeM Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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