Watch it
phrase
A warning used to tell someone to be careful or to stop doing something.
Hey, watch it! You almost knocked over my drink.
Often appears as...
- hey
- watch it!
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
A warning used to tell someone to be careful or to stop doing something.
Hey, watch it! You almost knocked over my drink.
Often appears as...
- hey
- watch it!
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Caution Alert
Used to quickly warn someone when they're potentially causing harm or inconvenience.
Watch it! The floor is wet.
Pro Tip 2/3Tone Matters
The tone of voice can change meaning from friendly advice to a stern warning.
Watch it, there's a pothole.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean to literally watch something, but to be mindful of your actions.
Could you watch it with the noise? I'm studying.
Pro Tip 1/3Caution Alert
Used to quickly warn someone when they're potentially causing harm or inconvenience.
Watch it! The floor is wet.
Pro Tip 2/3Tone Matters
The tone of voice can change meaning from friendly advice to a stern warning.
Watch it, there's a pothole.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean to literally watch something, but to be mindful of your actions.
Could you watch it with the noise? I'm studying.
Pro Tip 1/3Caution Alert
Used to quickly warn someone when they're potentially causing harm or inconvenience.
Watch it! The floor is wet.
Pro Tip 2/3Tone Matters
The tone of voice can change meaning from friendly advice to a stern warning.
Watch it, there's a pothole.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean to literally watch something, but to be mindful of your actions.
Could you watch it with the noise? I'm studying.
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