carefully

tread carefully

To delicately handle or approach a situation in order not to upset or worsen the current circumstances, which may be precarious. Tread carefully when you ask Mom whether she's going to the party. She's been acting weird about it. We need to start treading carefully when it comes to our diplomacy—we can't afford to alienate any allies.
See also: carefully, tread

tread warily

To delicately handle or approach a situation in order not to upset or worsen the current circumstances, which may be precarious. Tread warily when you ask Mom whether she's going to the party. She's been acting weird about it. We need to start treading warily when it comes to our diplomacy—we can't afford to alienate any allies.
See also: tread, warily
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Heads up!

Raise your head and look around you carefully for information or something that you need to see or avoid. Heads up! Watch out for that door! Heads up! There is a car coming.
See also: Head
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

tread ˈcarefully, ˈwarily, etc.

be very careful about what you do or say: The government will have to tread very carefully in handling this issue. OPPOSITE: throw caution to the wind(s)
See also: tread
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

Heads up!

exclam. Look out! Heads up! Watch out for the swinging bucket!
See also: Head
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • tread carefully
  • tread carefully, warily, etc.
  • warily
  • tread warily
  • move
  • a/one false move
  • false move
  • tread lightly
  • in a sticky situation
  • be on to
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The environment enables designers to carefully tune the processor for their particular application.
"The Department can tell you if either the company or the agent is properly licensed to do business in the state, and whether any complaints have been received from other consumers." He also suggests reviewing the policy contract carefully and having unclear terms explained to you by the agent or by someone you trust.