be on guard

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be on (your) guard

to be careful to avoid being tricked or getting into a dangerous situation. I feel I have to be on my guard with her because she's always trying to get information out of me. Shop assistants must always be on guard against shoplifters. (often + against)

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be on case
be on cloud nine
be on course for
be on edge
be on everyone's lips
be on full/red alert
be on good terms with

be on guard
be on hand
be on hold
be on ice
be on its last legs
be on last legs
be on mettle
be on pins and needles

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