English · Greetings & Phrases
look out for
/lʊk aʊt fɔːr/
[/lʊk aʊt fɔːr/]
watch for; protect
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Definition
To watch carefully for someone or something, or to take care of someone.
Example
Look out for slippery floors after the rain.
Look out for slippery floors after the rain.
Etymology
From 'look out' plus 'for', marking the thing watched for.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for staying alert or caring for others.