Watch your step Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈstɛp
WAHCH-yer-STEP
wˈɒtʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /stˈɛp
WOTCH-yaw-STEP
Definition
Be careful where and how you are walking, usually to avoid tripping or falling. It can also mean to be cautious about your actions or behavior.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal (physical danger) and figurative (warning about behavior) senses. Informal. Often used when there is a risk nearby (like stairs) or as a gentle warning. Do not confuse with 'mind your step,' which is nearly synonymous but slightly more formal.
Spanish: cuidado al caminar - fíjate por dónde pisasPortuguese (BR): cuidado ao andar - preste atenção por onde pisaPortuguese (PT): cuidado ao andar - tenha atenção ao caminharChinese (Simplified): 小心脚下Chinese (Traditional): 小心腳下Hindi: ध्यान से चलोArabic: انتبه إلى خطواتك - احذر أين تضع قدمكBengali: সাবধানে চলুন - সাবধানে হাঁটুনRussian: смотри под ноги - будь остороженJapanese: 足元に気をつけて - 注意して行動してVietnamese: cẩn thận bước đi - chú ý hành độngKorean: 조심해 - 발밑을 조심해Turkish: dikkat et - adımına dikkat etUrdu: احتیاط کرو - دیکھ بھال کر قدم رکھوIndonesian: hati-hati melangkah - hati-hati bertindak
Example Sentences
Watch your step—the floor is wet.
basic
Please watch your step on the stairs.
basic
The sign says 'watch your step.'
basic
You should watch your step around him if you don't want trouble.
natural
He told me to watch my step or I'd get fired.
natural
Little kids need to watch their step when hiking on rocky paths.
natural