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单词 to watch one's step
释义

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to watch (or mind) one's step
b. to watch (or mind) one's step, to be careful about one's actions, to tread warily. (Chiefly admonitory.) colloquial.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > care, carefulness, or attention > caution > be cautious or take care [verb (intransitive)]
warea1000
biwaitc1456
to look to it1548
to look out?1553
to play safe1601
to be on the sure side1668
to mind out1823
to keep one's powder dry1837
to play it safe1873
to have a care1876
to watch it1916
to watch (or mind) one's step1934
1934 ‘G. Orwell’ Burmese Days viii. 139 You watch your step. Tom Lackersteen may be a drunken sot, but he's not such a bloody fool that he wants a niece hanging round his neck for the rest of his life.
1935 D. L. Sayers Gaudy Night vii. 154 I can have a word with her and tell her to mind her step.
1955 M. Gilbert Sky High xii. 168 The Inspector... Bit of an awkward mood... I'd mind my step, if I were you.
1977 P. D. James Death of Expert Witness i. 23 He seems to be taking quite an interest in you... You'd better watch your step.
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