Phrase guide

on one's guard

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

In a watchful state; alert; vigilant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Be on your guard against pickpockets in the railway station.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: on the alert

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: varuillaan — to be vigilant
  • French: sur ses gardes — to be vigilant
  • Māori: tauwhiro — to be vigilant
  • Māori: ohiti — to be vigilant
  • Māori: ohitu — to be vigilant
  • Swedish: vara på sin vakt — to be vigilant
  • Unami: kwèxsi — to be vigilant