qui vive
noun/ˌkiː ˈviːv/
/ˌkiː ˈviːv/
Word Originlate 16th cent.: from French, literally ‘(long) live who?’, i.e. ‘on whose side are you?’, used as a sentry's challenge.
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on the qui vive
- paying close attention to a situation, in case something happens
- He's always on the qui vive for a business opportunity.
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