beware of

beware of (someone or something)

Be cautious or mindful of something or someone, especially something or someone that might pose a danger of some kind. Beware of the boss today—he's been yelling at everyone he sees. Beware of their dog, he's vicious!
See also: beware, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

beware of someone or something

to be cautious and watchful about someone or something. Beware of Ted. He's acting irrational. You should beware of the dog.
See also: beware, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • beware of (someone or something)
  • be/have done with somebody/something
  • be in line with (someone or something)
  • better of
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • begin with
  • begin with (someone or something)
  • bird has flown, the
  • be rough on (someone or something)
  • bear off from (someone or something)
References in periodicals archive
(On Valentine's Day, we are reminding the public to beware of unscrupulous individuals.)
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Patrick Jaynes and entrepreneur Darlien Breeze present Beware of Memories, a "soft" science fiction novel that weaves an exquisite web of international intrigue, accented with a dash of romance.
Beware Of Memories
ISLAMABAD -- Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday taking strong notice of the fake telephone calls using his name warned various institutions and public to beware of such fraudulent callers.
Chaudhry Fawad Hussain warns people of fake phone calls using his name
Summary: Beware of leaving your flag on the ground since it may lead you to prison
Dh1,000 fine, jail for mishandling UAE flag
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PSst!
BEWARE OF MORE SCAMS ARECORDED telephone message told me my BT internet connection would be disconnected unless I took immediate action.
BEWARE OF MORE SCAMS ARECORDED [...]
Beware of caravan resale values REGARDING the advert in your paper for holiday homes in Bewdley, it is a lovely place but what people are not realising is if you buy a caravan from park owners then you have to sell it back to them if you decide to vacate the park and this can come at a considerable cost.
Beware of caravan resale values; Get in touch - tell us what you think Email: letters@birminghammail.co.uk Twitter: @birminghammail Facebook: facebook.com/birminghammail Post: Birmingham Mail, 60 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2DJ
In "Beware of the Dog" she draws upon her years of professional experience and expertise to provide dog owners with a road map to evaluating, managing and modifying aggressive behavior in their pet canines.
Beware of the Dog
It becomes clear that Redkin poses a threat to Kate--or should she beware of Olivia?
Beware That Girl
We've had beware of God, beware of Satan, beware of the Vikings, the Normans, the French, the Nazis, the Russians, nuclear war, Aids, global warming, climate change, Ebola, Muslims and now the Zika virus - it is those in power keeping us in check, with increasingly bizarre threats.
Change the climate talk; Letters
Global Banking News-October 17, 2014--Bank of Japan asks commercial banks to beware of global markets
Bank of Japan asks commercial banks to beware of global markets
Beware of Limbo Dancers: A Correspondent's Adventures with the New York Times provides a witty memoir from a native Arkansan who became a reporter for the Times, and covers his newspaper career and evolution.
Beware of Limbo Dancers
The IRS is warning senior citizens and other taxpayers to beware of an emerging scheme tempting them to file tax returns claiming fraudulent refunds.
Senior citizen warning
BEWARE AT TOLL BAR If, by chance, you intend driving your car Via that notorious island at Toll Bar, Beware of the drivers around you, For they are quite likely to surround you, Because no one seems to know where they are.
Poets' corner