watch your step

Mind the gap

Watch your step is a warning to be careful where you walk, literally cautioning against tripping or falling: Watch your step—the stairs are icy.

More often it's figurative, advising someone to proceed cautiously or behave carefully to avoid trouble: You'd better watch your step around the new boss.

Related

slippery · slippery when wet · stairs · stumble · trip · fall · hazard · trip hazard · warning · ice · edge · cliff · ledge · gap · mind the gap · mindful · alert · stay alert

Categories
Opposites
caution vs. recklessness

watch your stepthrow caution to the wind

Act recklessly, disregarding consequences

damn the torpedoes · go for it · full speed ahead · coast is clear · live dangerously

warning vs. reassurance

watch your stepyou're safe

Reassurance of protection

all clear · don't worry · nothing to fear · coast is clear · relax

threat vs. welcome

watch your stepmake yourself at home

Invitation to relax here

come on in · welcome · feel free

Family

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Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G