 on_the_alert |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] watchful and prepared for action | |
| Synonyms: | on_the_job | |
| Examples: | "bird watchers on the alert for a rare species" "cops were on the job and caught them red-handed" |
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| Related terms: | alert | |
| Similar spelling: |
on_the_whole on_the_loose |
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