Watch (one's) step In english explanation

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

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-11 01:12

Meaning of Watch (one's) step

Watch (one's) step literary informal verb phrase figurative

Be cautious when walking or stepping

Watch your step! If our presence is detected, we'll be shot.

The floor is slippery. Watch your step!

To act with care and caution in order to avoid making a mistake or offending someone

She warned my younger brother against talking to strange men. He had better watch his step.

Jenny should watch her step with the new manager. He is a strict man.

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You should think carefully about all the possibilities of something you want to do
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To behave or act more carefully than one did before.

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One should act after considering the possible consequences or dangers.
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To be careful

Grammar and Usage of Watch (one's) step

Verb Forms

  • to watch (one's) step
  • watches (one's) step
  • watched (one's) step
  • watching (one's) step
  • Possessive Adjectives

    • to watch my step
    • to watch his step
    • to watch her step
    • to watch their step
    • to watch our step
    • to watch your step

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

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