watch one's step
The phrase "watch one's step" can be used both literally and figuratively to advise caution in movement or behavior.
Definition
B1Everyday Life
(literal)To be careful where you walk to avoid tripping or falling.
Example
- Watch your step on the icy sidewalk.
B2General Behavior
(idiomatic)To be cautious in one's actions or behavior to avoid trouble or negative consequences.
Example
- You'd better watch your step at work; the boss is very strict.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "watch one's step":
watch one's backwatch one's mouthwatch outtread softlywalk on eggshellskeep a lookoutlook out for someoneput one foot in front of the otherkeep an eye openwatch and wardbe on the lookoutlook over one's shoulderstep onmind the storehave one's eye ontiptoe aroundkeep one's head downstep tostep offkeep one's counselstay in one's lanekeep sight ofuse one's headtread on someone's toesword to the wiseon one's feetstep intake care