mind one's step
1mind one's step — ► mind (or watch) one s step walk or act carefully. Main Entry: ↑step …
2mind one's step — watch one s step just watch your step when Mrs. Kline gets here Syn: be careful, take care, step/tread carefully, exercise care/caution, mind how one goes, look out, watch out, be wary, be on one s guard, be on the qui vive …
3mind (or watch) one's step — walk or act carefully. → step …
4watch one's step — See mind one s step …
5mind one's p's and q's — {v. phr.} To be very careful what you do or say; not make mistakes. * /When the principal of the school visited the class the students all minded their p s and q s./ * /If you wish to succeed you must mind your p s and q s./ (From the old U.S.… …
6mind one's p's and q's — {v. phr.} To be very careful what you do or say; not make mistakes. * /When the principal of the school visited the class the students all minded their p s and q s./ * /If you wish to succeed you must mind your p s and q s./ (From the old U.S.… …
7mind\ one's\ P's\ and\ Q's — v. phr. To be very careful what you do or say; not make mistakes. When the principal of the school visited the class the students all minded their P s and Q s. If you wish to succeed you must mind your P s and Q s. (From the old U.S. Navy when… …
8watch one's step — ► mind (or watch) one s step walk or act carefully. Main Entry: ↑step …
9mind/watch one's step — BE CAREFUL, take care, step/tread carefully, exercise care/caution, mind how one goes, look out, watch out, be wary, be on one s guard, be on the qui vive. → step …
10step — 1. noun 1) Frank took a step forward Syn: pace, stride 2) she heard a step on the stairs Syn: footstep, footfall, tread 3) she left the room with a springy step Syn: g …
