المعنى
To become attentive and cautious, usually due to suspicion or warning.
خلفية ثقافية
Used frequently in rural settings to describe watching out for wild animals or intruders. Used in office environments to describe catching wind of a rumor. Often used by authors to build suspense in mystery novels.
Context is key
Always use it when something triggers a sudden change in your attention.
المعنى
To become attentive and cautious, usually due to suspicion or warning.
Context is key
Always use it when something triggers a sudden change in your attention.
اختبر نفسك
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the best option:
The idiom is intransitive and usually describes a state that happens to the subject.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
1 تمارينChoose the best option:
The idiom is intransitive and usually describes a state that happens to the subject.
🎉 النتيجة: /1
الأسئلة الشائعة
1 أسئلةYes, if the surprise makes you alert or curious.
عبارات ذات صلة
चौकन्ना होना
synonymTo be vigilant
कान देना
similarTo listen
