Definition watch yourself in British English

watch yourself phrase

phrase

to be careful not to do something offensive or harmful

Example

I have to really watch myself around my boss.

Synonyms and related words

watch out choose your words (carefully) watch

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used for telling someone to be careful so that they do not get hurt

Synonyms and related words

(you) do the math (you) do the maths beware

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