单词 | to watch one's step |
释义 | > as lemmasto 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. ΘΚΠ 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. < as lemmas |
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