be all ears »
To listen carefully or eagerly; to anticipate.
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don't be penny wise and pound foolish »
Don't be careful when it comes to spending small amounts of money, but careless when spending much larger amounts.Don't focus on minutiae and lose sight of the big picture; don't obsess over tiny inconsequential efficiencies while glaring inefficiencies are going on elsewhere.
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easy does it »
Relax; do something gently, lightly or carefully; slow down; calm down.
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go over »
To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
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handle with kid gloves »
To treat something very delicately or carefully.
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keep a close watch on »
To pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.
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leave no stone unturned »
To do a task very carefully and thoroughly, not missing any step.
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measure twice and cut once »
(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn
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mind one's p's and q's »
To be very careful to behave correctly.
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mind you »
Mind that you; be careful that you.
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mocking is catching »
An admonishment to be careful of criticising others, lest the same happen to you.Mocking is Catching was the title of a 1726 song by Henry Carey.
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on tiptoe »
Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily.
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one step at a time »
Slowly and carefully, ensuring that each action has been completed successfully before taking the next.
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pore over »
To examine something carefully and attentively.
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reflect on »
To think carefully about something, and give it due consideration.
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seat-of-the-pants »
Done by feel, guess, or trial and error rather than by careful planning, thought or technique.
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slowly but surely »
In a slow, yet careful manner
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softly softly »
Discreet, low-key, careful.
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take one's time »
To go about something slowly and carefully.
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tread lightly »
To proceed carefully; especially, to seek to avoid causing offense.
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upset the applecart »
To spoil carefully laid plans or arrangements; to spoil something.
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walk on eggshells »
To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.
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walk on eggshells »
To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.
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watch one's mouth »
To be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language.
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watch out »
To be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.
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