watch one's step: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • To be careful when walking in order to avoid tripping, slipping, or colliding with something.

  Examples

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  • Watch your step on these old wooden stairs; some boards are loose and could trip you.

    Cuida tu paso en estas viejas escaleras de madera; algunas tablas están sueltas y podrían hacerte tropezar.

  • She watched her step carefully as she walked through the rocky path to avoid slipping.

    Ella cuidó su paso con cuidado mientras caminaba por el camino rocoso para evitar resbalar.

  • If you watch your step near the wet floor sign, you won’t fall in the lobby.

    Si cuidas tu paso cerca del cartel de piso mojado, no te caerás en el vestíbulo.

  • They were told to watch their step while hiking through the icy trail to stay safe.

    Les dijeron que cuidaran su paso mientras caminaban por el sendero helado para mantenerse seguros.

• 2.

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  • To act with caution in one's behavior or decisions to avoid trouble, mistakes, or adverse consequences.

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  • After the warning from HR, Mark knew he had to watch his step at work to avoid further issues.

    Después de la advertencia de Recursos Humanos, Mark sabía que tenía que actuar con precaución en el trabajo para evitar más problemas.

  • You should watch your step around the new boss; she doesn’t tolerate mistakes easily.

    Deberías actuar con precaución con la nueva jefa; ella no tolera fácilmente los errores.

  • If they want to keep their funding, they must watch their step and follow all the regulations.

    Si quieren mantener su financiamiento, deben actuar con cautela y seguir todas las regulaciones.