Careful with that thing vs Watch out

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Careful with that thing

InformalTop 2000 (comum)

Watch out

InformalTop 2000 (comum)
 Careful with that thingWatch out
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //ˈkeəfəl wɪð ðæt θɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ˈkerfəl wɪð ðæt θɪŋ//🇬🇧 //wɒtʃ aʊt//🇺🇸 //wɑtʃ aʊt//
SignificadoBe cautious when using or handling something.Be careful.
ExemploI said, 'Careful with that thing!' as she picked up the glass vase.Watch out for the car coming around the corner!
RegistroInformalInformal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
ColocaçõesCareful with your words, Careful with the fragile items, Careful with the equipmentwatch out for, watch out now, watch out ahead, watch out back, watch out below
Erros comunsUsing it in overly formal contexts., Not addressing who the warning is directed to., Ignoring the context of potential danger or delicacy.Omitting 'for' when specifying what to watch out for., Using 'watch out' as a command without context., Confusing 'watch out' with 'look out' although they are similar.
Notas de usoUsed informally to warn someone to be cautious with an object, often used when the object seems dangerous or delicate.Use 'watch out' to warn someone about danger. It's informal, suitable for conversations, but not for formal writing.

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Perguntas frequentes: Careful with that thing vs Watch out

Qual é a diferença entre Careful with that thing e Watch out?

Careful with that thing: Be cautious when using or handling something. Watch out: Be careful.

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Careful with that thing: I said, 'Careful with that thing!' as she picked up the glass vase. Watch out: Watch out for the car coming around the corner!

Posso usar Careful with that thing e Watch out de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Careful with that thing e Watch out são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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