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watch out

British  

verb

  1. (intr, adverb) to be careful or on one's guard

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a less common word for lookout

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
watch out Idioms  

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Santa Margarita had a shutout win last week, so watch out.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Also watch out for AI certifications offered by unknown organizations; this is where some online research on the business or organization would go a long way, she said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

“Now, the place you really need to watch out for is the supermarkets,” she concluded.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

What to watch out for: This will be England's second World Cup semi-final since 2018, but defending champions Argentina stand in the Three Lions' way of a first appearance in the final in 60 years.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

“Perhaps there are too many or it does not dare, for it might injure those who are blameless. But Yishan will watch out for you.”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

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