be careful
Proceed with caution
Be careful is a warning or advice to exercise caution.
It may urge general vigilance Be careful out there or warn against specific hazards: Be careful with that knife, Be careful not to wake the baby.
The phrase ranges from genuine concern to mild sarcasm, depending on tone.
- bewareExercise vigilant caution
- look outAlert cry or sentry
- watch outWarning to be careful
- watch your stepWarning about hazards underfoot
- tread lightlyAct with delicacy
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- safety phrasessafe, warning, danger, watch out, stay safe
- caring phrasesget well soon, feel better, rest up, stay safe, look after yourself
- cautionwatch out, beware, wariness, prudence, wary
- life advicebe honest, be kind, be patient, work hard, be yourself
- safety sloganssafety first, stay safe, safety culture
- caution expressionswarning, beware, watch out, look out, heads up
be carefulthrow caution to the wind
Act recklessly, disregarding consequences
take risks · live dangerously · damn the torpedoes · take chances · rush in
be carefulzone out
Become mentally absent
disregard · ignore · slack off · cut corners · phone it in
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