have one's eye on

English

Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see have,‎ one,‎ 's,‎ eye,‎ on.
To watch.
I have my eye on you, so you'd better not cause any trouble.
To seek, to pursue
- 2011 December 14, Angelique Chrisafis, “Rachida Dati accuses French PM of sexism and elitism”, in Guardian‎:
  She now wants to be a Paris MP. But Fillon wants the same Paris seat when he steps down, after next year's election. Both have their eye on the main prize: running for Paris mayor in 2014.

idioms meaning "to seek, pursue"

watch — see watch

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