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Reference : Phrasal Verbs : W : watch out for

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watch out for

Meaning: If someone tells you to watch out for something, they're warning you about it.

Synonym: be wary of

For example:

  • watch out for sth/sb Our guide told us to watch out for snakes.

  • watch out for sth/sb Everybody says you have to watch out for pickpockets if you're on a public bus.

Quick Quiz:

When we were hiking in California, we were told to watch out for
  1. polar bears
  2. teddy bears
  3. grizzly bears