watch it

watch it

Look out! Watch where you're going! Be more careful! Hey, watch it! You nearly knocked my drink over. Watch it, pal, you're in my way!
See also: watch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Watch it!

 
1. Inf. Be careful. Rachel: Watch it! There's a broken stair there. Jane: Gee, thanks. Mary: Watch it! There's a pothole in the street. Bob: Thanks.
2. Inf. Do not act or talk that way. Sally: I really hate John! Sue: Watch it! He's my brother! Bill: You girls always seem to take so long to do a simple thing like getting dressed. Mary: Watch it!
See also: watch
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

watch it

Also, watch out. Be careful, as in Watch it as you go down that ladder, or Watch out, there are a lot of cars on this road. The first term dates from the early 1900s, the variant from the mid-1800s. Also see look out.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

ˈwatch it

(informal)
1 used to warn somebody to be careful: Watch it! There’s a car coming.
2 used to tell somebody that they are behaving badly and will be punished if they continue: If you do that again, there’ll be trouble, so watch it.
See also: watch
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

Watch it!

exclam. Be careful!; Watch your step!; Careful of what you say! You’re walking on thin ice. Watch it!
See also: watch
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • Watch it!
  • plop
  • What time have you got?
  • on the bird
  • keep good time
  • watch out
  • flop
  • on someone’s watch
  • keep (close) watch for (someone or something)
  • be on the watch (for someone or something)
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