This phrase literally translates to 'the horse gains weight under the owner's eye.' It means that things will be done better and more efficiently when the person in charge is watching or involved.
Examples
- Spanish: Deberías estar más presente en tu negocio, recuerda que al ojo del amo engorda el caballo.
- English: You should be more present in your business, remember that the horse gains weight under the owner's eye.