WATCH

(BE CAREFUL) [verb] [T] - to be careful of (something)I have to watch my weight (= be careful not to become too heavy) now I'm not doing so much sport.Watch your language (= Do not use rude words) in front of ladies, young man!Watch (that) you don't get glue on your fingers, won't you. [+ (that) clause]Watch what you're doing with that knife, Jim, it's sharp. [+ wh- word]You have to really watch what you say to her - she takes offence so easily. [+ wh- word]You want to (= You should) watch him - he's a bit of a strange character.Watch it (= be careful), you nearly knocked my head off with that plank!You want to watch it (= be careful), you know, anything you say to Stefanie goes straight back to John.To watch your back is to be careful of the people around you, making certain that they do nothing to harm you.I have to watch my back at work - there are a lot of people who would like my job.To watch your step is to be very careful about how you behave.He'll have to watch his step if he wants to keep that job of his!Someone might say watch out to warn you of danger or an accident that seems likely to happen."Watch out!" he shouted, but it was too late - she had knocked the whole tray of drinks on the floor.