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on the qui vive

/ɒn ðə kiː viːv/

Tradução: Expressão idiomática que significa estar alerta, vigilante ou atento, frequentemente usada em contextos que exigem cautela ou prontidão para agir.

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/ɒn ðə kiː viːv/C2formal
  • ptExpressão idiomática que significa estar alerta, vigilante ou atento, frequentemente usada em contextos que exigem cautela ou prontidão para agir.

An idiomatic expression meaning to be on the alert, watchful, or vigilant, often used in contexts requiring careful attention or readiness for action.

  1. Alert and watchfulC2formal

    Being very attentive, vigilant, or on the lookout for something.

    ptEm alerta

    • The security guard was on the qui vive for any suspicious activity.
    • She remained on the qui vive during the entire negotiation.
    • The soldiers were on the qui vive, expecting an attack at any moment.