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ESLPod_0507_WE_0689 Guarding One's Privacy In this podcast, the phrase "to be on guard" means to be alert or to be very careful, especially to prevent something from happening: "This street is dangerous, so be on guard and look out for cars that are driving too fast." The phrase "to catch/throw (someone) off guard" means to surprise someone, or to ask someone to do or say something when he or she is not prepared: "The teacher's question caught the student off guard." The phrase "to be on guard" means to be on duty, or to be working to protect someone or a group of people: "Who was on guard at the prison that night?" Finally, the phrase "to be under guard" means to be watched by a group of people so that one cannot run away: "The criminal was under guard as he walked to the courtroom."

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ESLPod 507 to be on guard Relationships + Family

Id	ESLPod_0507_WE_0689
Episode Id	ESLPod 507
Episode Title	Guarding One's Privacy
Phrase	to be on guard
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "to be on guard" means to be alert or to be very careful, especially to prevent something from happening: "This street is dangerous, so be on guard and look out for cars that are driving too fast." The phrase "to catch/throw (someone) off guard" means to surprise someone, or to ask someone to do or say something when he or she is not prepared: "The teacher's question caught the student off guard." The phrase "to be on guard" means to be on duty, or to be working to protect someone or a group of people: "Who was on guard at the prison that night?" Finally, the phrase "to be under guard" means to be watched by a group of people so that one cannot run away: "The criminal was under guard as he walked to the courtroom."
Topics	Relationships + Family

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