lower (one's) guard



lower (one's) guard

To become less guarded or vigilant; to stop being cautious about potential trouble or danger. We'll wait long enough for them to lower their guard before we launch our invasion. There will always be people in this business looking to exploit you, so you can never lower your guard.
See also: guard, lower

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Haurvatat-Persian Mythology
RadclyffeRAD-klifEnglish (Rare)
Ganix-Basque
Kartik-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
ChristopherKRIS-tə-fərEnglish
JackJAKEnglish