‘Emily in Paris’ is the show France loves to hate (Keep an eye on / out)

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Today's story: Netflix recently released season four of its hit show ""Emily in Paris."" Television critics in France and the U.S. panned the show for its unrealistic, Instagram-worthy fantasy of life in Paris. But audiences love it: the show reached number one on Netflix when its fourth season was released (and yes, it was popular in France, too). ""Emily in Paris"" will return for a fifth season, with main character Emily spending time in Rome as well as the French capital.

Learn this English expression: The expressions 'keep an eye on' and 'keep an eye out' both involve being watchful and paying attention, but in different ways.

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