The opposite of the phrase "on your guard" is to be off-guard or unguarded. Being off-guard means being less cautious or alert, and can leave one vulnerable to potential threats or danger. Being unguarded can also indicate a higher level of trust or comfort in one's surroundings, possible in situations where one feels safe or protected. However, it is important to maintain a level of vigilance and awareness, even when feeling secure. Other antonyms for the phrase include careless, heedless, and unaware, all of which can lead to a lack of preparation and increase the likelihood of negative outcomes.

What are the antonyms for On your guard?

• adj.

  • noun
  • unwary
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Famous quotes with On your guard

• If it's a slow race you have to be on your guard. You have to be patient, but I prefer that.

  Michael East
• Our Founders always wondered about how long it would last. The price of liberty is everlasting vigilance. You've got to be on your guard every minute or you will lose it.

  Michael Novak
• Be on your guard against a silent dog and still water.

  Latin Proverb
• Look out! Be on your guard, because alone of all the arts, music moves all around you.

  Jean Cocteau

Synonyms:

scuttlebutt, scuttlebutt.