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| watch it |
to be wary or careful. |
| watch one's p's and q's |
to be careful in one's behavior, esp. not to give offense. |
| watch out |
to be alert and careful with respect to some danger (often fol. by "for" or a clause beginning with "that"). [1/2 definitions] |
| weather eye |
careful watch for any change in circumstance, condition, status, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| well-advised |
acting with or showing careful consideration; wise; prudent. |
| well-formed |
having been constructed or shaped well, esp. when involving the use of sound logic or careful thought, application of established rules, or fine design techniques. |
| well-groomed |
showing careful attention to appearance; clean, neat, and well-dressed. [1/2 definitions] |
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