Phrase of the day

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9th July 2024

Watch what you say!

We use this expression to tell another person to be careful about the words that they use in a particular situation. We don’t want the other person to say something bad by accident and cause offense.
IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: Watch what you say
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
I hate Manchester United!
Watch what you say – that’s my team!
Example 2
I want it to snow all day tomorrow so I don’t have to go to work.
Watch what you say – you don’t want it to snow too hard!

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