MIND

(BE CAREFUL) [verb] [esp. UK] - to be careful (of); give attention (to)The announcement warned Underground passengers to mind the gap.Mind that box - the bottom isn't very strong.Mind (that) you don't bang your head on the shelf when you stand up.Mind the plates don't fall off when you move it!Mind where you're going with that sharp pole - you might kill someone!Mind (= Make certain) (that) you take enough money with you.(dated) Mind your language (= Don't use swear words), young lady!(esp. UK) People sometimes say 'mind!' or (UK) 'mind out!' when they want you to move or they want to warn you of danger.Mind out (= Move out of the way)! We're coming through with the stretcher.'Here, mind (= be more careful)!' he said when she trod on his foot.Mind out for (= Be careful of) falling rocks when you're on this part of the trail.(UK informal) People sometimes say mind how you go when they say goodbye to someone, meaning 'take care'.If someone who is present in the same room as you says don't mind me they are asking you not to pay any attention to them because they do not want to interrupt what you are doing.Don't mind me - I'm just sorting out some files here.If you say that you have to mind your p's and q's in a particular situation it means that you have to make an effort to be polite.I have to mind my p's and q's when I'm with my grandmother.