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| looking for(keen, alert, attentive, watchful) | |
| neat as button(neat, tidy, thorough, organized) | |
| neat as pin(neat, tidy, thorough, organized) | |
| not excessive(adjective, calm, soft, reasonable) | |
| not missing a trick(adjective, idiom, alert, cautious) | |
| not rash(cautious, tactful, circumspect) | |
| on lookout(adverb, cautious, tactful, circumspect) | |
| on the alert(adjective, idiom, alert, restless) | |
| on the nose(adjective, idiom, correct, solid) | |
| on the watch(adjective, idiom, adverb, alert) | |
| on to(aware, attentive, wary, watchful) | |
| on toes(adjective, adverb, keen, alert) | |
| overlooking no possibility | |
| pay heed to(verb, phrasal verb) | |
| playing it cool(adjective, idiom, thoughtful, prudent) | |
| playing safe(adjective, sensible, wise, prudent) | |
| plugged in(cautious, aware, attentive, wary) | |
| psyched up(sharp, bright, lively, alert) | |
| shook up(adjective, upset, excited, anxious) | |
| shot to pieces(idiom, upset, excited, anxious) |
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