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thinking or behaving carefully, so that you do not say or do something that you did not intend to
There are cameras everywhere, so be on your guard!
Main entry: guard
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
on (your) guard
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off (your) guard — phrase not thinking about something, so that you might say or do something that you did not intend to catch/take someone off (their) guard (=surprise someone): ‘Why on earth did you tell him that?’ ‘He caught me off guard!’ Thesaurus: not… … Useful english dictionary
on your guard — adjective vigilant on guard against con artists must remain on your guard in such a situation • Syn: ↑on guard, ↑on one s guard, ↑upon one s guard • Similar to: ↑wary … Useful english dictionary
drop your guard — drop (your) guard to stop being careful about sharing your ideas or feelings. Once he knew I wasn t a journalist, he dropped his guard and even let me take a photograph of him … New idioms dictionary
on your guard — on (your) guard to be careful and aware because a situation might be dangerous. I resent this attitude that you can t trust anybody, that you always have to be on your guard … New idioms dictionary
off your guard — If you catch someone off their guard, they are not ready or prepared when you do or say something.( Take somoene off their guard is also used.) … The small dictionary of idiomes
drop your guard — drop/lower (your) guard to stop being careful to avoid danger or difficulty. Once he knew I wasn t a journalist, he dropped his guard and even let me take a photograph of him … New idioms dictionary
lower your guard — drop/lower (your) guard to stop being careful to avoid danger or difficulty. Once he knew I wasn t a journalist, he dropped his guard and even let me take a photograph of him … New idioms dictionary
on your guard — careful, cautious Be on your guard when you buy a used car don t buy a lemon … English idioms
let your guard down — If you let your guard down, you relax and stop looking out for danger … The small dictionary of idiomes
be on your guard — (against sth) ► to be careful to avoid being tricked or getting into a dangerous situation: »Stores must always be on their guard against credit card fraud. Main Entry: ↑guard … Financial and business terms
