watch out for
phrasal verbwatch out for somebody/something
- to make an effort to be aware of what is happening, so that you will notice if anything bad or unusual happens
- The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes.
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- to be careful of something
- Watch out for the stairs—they're steep.