Lower (one's) guard In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lower (one's) guard", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-04-28 09:04

Meaning of Lower (one's) guard

Synonyms:

let (one's) guard down , to drop (one's) guard , leave (one's) guard down

Lower (one's) guard verb phrase common

Used to say that someone becomes less guarded or vigilant or ceases being wary of potential problems or danger.

He hit me while I was lowering my guard.

When he lowers his guard, you take this opportunity to kill him.

If you lower your guard, you will be dangerous.

Other phrases about:

Draw your horns in

To behave or act more carefully than one did before.

watch (someone's) back

Protect one from harm caused by unforeseen events
 

watch (one's) tongue

To be cautious in what one says.

stand guard

To keep watch or act a guard for someone or something.

on the watch (for someone or something)

If you ask someone to be on the watch for (someone or something), you mean that he has to look out for someone or something carefully and actively.
 

Grammar and Usage of Lower (one's) guard

Verb Forms

  • to lower (one's) guard
  • lowering (one's) guard
  • lowered (one's) guard
  • lowers (one's) guard

The verb "lower" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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