always be on (one's) guard

always be on (one's) guard

Always be especially careful or vigilant; always be prepared for danger or surprises. He's got a lot of tricky moves, so you should always be on your guard! She needs to always be on her guard on those trails—they can be really treacherous to climb.
See also: always, guard, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • as always
  • it was ever so
  • twa
  • it was ever thus
  • thus
  • you can't always get what you want
  • never fails
  • the first step is always the hardest
  • first step is always the hardest
  • kiss the rod