eyeing a book or eyeing to get a book

[Unregistered]

I am confused - can I say "I am eyeing to get the book".

Thanks in advance.

[curmudgeon]

I am confused - can I say "I am eyeing to get the book".
Thanks in advance.

I am eyeing a book. This means you are looking at a book which you think might be interesting or helpful, with the intention of (or a view to) borrowing it or buying it.