the coast is clear
No one's watching
The coast is clear means no one is watching or there's no danger of being caught or observed.
Originally a military phrase about enemy forces being absent from a shoreline, it now signals that it's safe to proceed with something secretive or forbidden: Wait until the coast is clear, then sneak out the back.
- unwatchedNot being observed
- proceedMove forward, continue
- unmonitoredNot under observation
- absenceState of not being
- unnoticedNot perceived by anyone
advance · move forward · risk-free · stealthy · covert · overlooked · hidden · unseen · undetected · under the radar · capitalize · lookout · sneak out · slip away · escape route · secure · execute · initiate
the coast is cleardanger ahead
Warning of coming hazard
watch out · heads up · abort · danger zone · take cover
the coast is clearcover blown
Concealed identity exposed
busted · caught red-handed · exposed · stand down · lay low
the coast is clearstand down
Withdraw from readiness
wait · don't move · stay put · fall back · retreat
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