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off your guard

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective off your guard has 1 sense
  1. napping, off-guard, off guard, off one's guard, off his guard, off her guard, off your guard - not prepared or vigilant; "the blow caught him napping"; "caught in an off-guard moment"; "found him off his guard"
    Antonym: ready (indirect, via unready)

Definitions from the Web

Off Your Guard

Description:

Off your guard is a idiomatic phrase used to describe a situation where someone is not prepared for or aware of a potential danger or threat.

Sample Sentences:

1. Verb sense:

She was off her guard and didn't notice the pickpocket stealing her wallet.

He let his guard down for a moment and the opponent took advantage of it.

They caught us off our guard with their sudden arrival.

2. Adjective sense:

He was caught off his guard and couldn't come up with a response.

The team's defense was off their guard, allowing the opposing team to score a goal.

She remained vigilant and never let herself be off guard.

3. Prepositional phrase:

The thief attacked when the security guard was off his guard.

We need to be careful when we let our guard off during these uncertain times.

He caught me off my guard with that surprise gift.

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