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Meaning of on guard in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    on guard

    Definitions

    1. vigilant

    Examples

    • « on guard against con artists »
    • « must remain on your guard in such a situation »

    Synonyms

    • wary

Famous quotes

  • « I realised how paranoid and guarded and not trusting - walled-in - I had become. Not consciously so, but just this armour that I kind of have, protective armour. It's not for my friends or family, but for being.outside in the world, always on guard. »
    Jennifer Aniston
  • « I rely on guns for protection in life. God does not say, 'This is la-la land.' God doesn't say, 'Welcome to Earth. Everything's perfect. There's no crime. There's no murder. There's no death.' The world is imperfect, and you have to be on guard. »
    Luke Scott

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