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off his guard

/ɒf hɪz ɡɑːrd/

Traduction: Dans un état de non-préparation face à une attaque soudaine, une surprise ou un événement inattendu ; non vigilant ou inattentif.

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/ɒf hɪz ɡɑːrd/B2informal
  • frDans un état de non-préparation face à une attaque soudaine, une surprise ou un événement inattendu ; non vigilant ou inattentif.

In a state of being unprepared for a sudden attack, surprise, or unexpected event; not alert or watchful.

  1. Unprepared or unsuspectingB2formal

    In a state of being unprepared for a surprise or attack; not alert.

    frne pas être sur ses gardes

    • The question caught him off his guard, and he didn't know how to answer.
    • She was off her guard when the news arrived.
    • The thief attacked the guard when he was off his guard.