I want to know the difference between look out, take care, and watch out.
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It is a page of English book– Teacher oCommented Apr 29, 2021 at 19:09
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Please look the new image– Teacher oCommented Apr 29, 2021 at 19:15
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Simple answer: No. But this post has been closed. Perhaps if you remove reference to the sign completely and just need clarification of what the similar phrases mean?– user379412Commented Jul 10, 2021 at 3:23
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No differences can be seen between look out
and watch out
, yet take care
is quite different.
Watch out
is the best, I believe. There are also many other choices like Cautious
. Still I assume watch out
is the best.
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Thank you this picture is in a English book can we say it is incorrect? Commented Apr 29, 2021 at 14:57
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It's incorrect. There, I said it. I'd say "Heads up" to warn someone right now of danger. "Take care" is too general for this picture. How can I take care (in looking where I'm going) to watch out for a maniac throwing things at me from behind? Commented Apr 29, 2021 at 15:07
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"Heads up" is the last thing you should shout if someone needs to duck.– Stuart FCommented Apr 29, 2021 at 22:19
No. Take care implies behavior that improves ones wellbeing over an extended period. Look out and watch out are synonymous, and urge taking immediate action to avoid an accident.