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Phrase(s): watch out for someone [and] look out for someone
Fig. to watch over and care for someone. • When I was a kid, my older brother always watched out for me. • I really needed someone to look out for me then., Phrase(s): watch out for someone or something [and] look out for someone or something
1. to be on guard for someone or something; to be on watch for the arrival or approach of someone or something. • Watch out for someone wearing a white carnation. • Look out for John and his friends. They’ll be coming this way very soon. 2. and look out; watch out Fig. to try to avoid a confrontation with someone or something. • Watch out! That car nearly hit you! • Look out for John. He’s looking for you, and he’s really mad. • Thanks. I’d better look out.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs