proceed with caution

Advance with care

Proceed with caution is a warning to move forward carefully, staying alert to potential dangers or complications.

The phrase appears on road signs near hazards and in figurative advice about risky situations: The doctor said I could return to exercise, but to proceed with caution.

It grants permission while emphasizing vigilance.

Related

warning · red alert · heads up · hazard · danger zone · slippery · slippery slope · minefield · tiptoe · hesitate · wary · alert · vigilant · safety first · slow down · yellow light · brake · edge

Categories
Opposites
deliberation and care

proceed with cautionfull speed ahead

Command for maximum thrust

throw caution to the wind · rush in · charge ahead · plunge in · damn the torpedoes

action vs. inaction

proceed with cautionstop

Cease all motion

halt · turn back · abort · retreat · pull out

Family

proceed, caution, proceeds, proceeded, proceeding, proceedings, procedure, procedures, procedural

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G