watch it
To be careful or cautious; to pay attention to what one is doing (usually imperative).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Watch it, the floor is very slippery.”
“You should watch it when you walk through that construction site because of the falling debris.”
“The guide warned the hikers to watch it as they navigated the narrow, crumbling path along the edge of the steep cliff.”
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keep a close watch
to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.
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keep watch
To guard; to watch over someone or something.
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on one's watch
During the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.
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set one's watch back
To ponder or experience a past time.
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set one's watch by someone
To know the current time by observing a very punctual and reliable person going about their regular routine.
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watch one's language
To be careful about what one says, in particular the avoidance of foul language.
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watch one's mouth
To be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language.
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watch one's step
To be cautious.
Last updated August 10, 2026