watch one's step
watch (one's) step
1. Literally, to pay attention to where one is walking. Often used as an imperative. Watch your step! All of these cords are a tripping hazard.
2. By extension, to proceed with caution. Watch your step when you meet with the boss—this is a situation you need to finesse. Larry better watch his step around here, or he won't be invited back.
See also: step, watch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
watch one's step
Exercise caution, as in You'd better watch your step talking to them about a merger. Often put as an admonition, this phrase transfers taking care in walking to other kinds of caution. [First half of 1900s]
See also: step, watch
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- watch (one's) step
- watch step
- watch out
- be under (one's) feet
- under (one's) feet
- under one's feet
- under somebody's feet
- under someone's feet
- under your feet
- be snappy