off (one's) guard



off (one's) guard

Not being especially careful or vigilant; not prepared for danger or surprises; being careless or inattentive. He's got a lot of tricky moves, so don't be caught off your guard! We'll wait until he's off his guard, and then we'll take him and his company for all they're worth!
See also: guard, off

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aldin-Bosnian
Mordad-Persian Mythology
Alister-Scottish
Ameliaə-MEE-lee-ə (English), ə-MEEL-yə (English), ah-ME-lyah (Italian), ah-ME-lee-ah (German)English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic
Jacquelinezha-kə-LEEN (French), zhak-LEEN (French), JAK-ə-leen (English), JAK-ə-lin (English)French, English
Sung-Jinsung-jeenKorean