watch it!

INFORMAL
This page is about the conversational phrase watch it!

Meaning

You can say this to threaten somebody who has upset or angered you.

For example

  • "Do that again and I'll hit you, pal. So watch it!"

  • "I'm going to report you to the police!"
    "I'd watch it if I were you, buddy. You'll regret it if you do."

Note:
Can also be used in the same way as "Watch out!" to tell somebody to be more careful, as in "Watch it! You nearly hit me!"

Quick Quiz

If someone says "Watch it, pal!", they're trying to

a. make you feel scared

b. show you something

c. get your attention
a) make you feel scared b) show you something c) get your attention

Contributor: Matt Errey