From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcast an eye on/over somethingcast an eye on/over somethingto examine or read something quickly in order to judge whether it is correct, good etc Mellor cast an eye over the draft for inaccuracies.cast a critical/expert etc eye Tonight, Tim Goodman casts a cynical eye on TV ads. → cast
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cast an eye on/over something• Since marrying her he hadn't cast an eye on anyone else.• The professor shrugged, casting an eye over Davide's good jacket, to inform him that his information was unnecessary. 