watch one's step

manage

control direct

act correctly act one's age act with decorum be civil be good be nice be on best behavior be orderly comport oneself conduct oneself properly demean oneself deport oneself discipline oneself keep one's nose clean keep the peace live up to manage oneself mind one's manners mind one's p's and q's observe golden rule observe the law play fair shape up toe the mark

act up misbehave

heed take care

attend avoid mind notice shun

be cautious be wary guard against keep eyes open keep on one's toes keep one's distance look out mind p's and q's refrain from steer clear of take heed walk on eggs watch out

disregard face ignore meet neglect

court invite risk take on

hear listen obey observe take to heart

attend baby-sit catch consider dig follow hark hearken mark mind note regard see sit spot watch

be aware be guided by bear in mind do one's bidding follow orders get a load of give ear keep eye peeled keep tabs mind the store pay attention pick up ride herd on stay in line take notice of toe the line watch out watch over watch the store

ignore

disregard forget misunderstand neglect not get overlook

tend

trouble watch

be cautious be concerned be on guard be solicitous be wary have a care mind one's p's and q's take care toe the line watch out

disregard forget ignore neglect

avoid creep dodge equivocate evade glide hedge lurk prevaricate prowl shuffle sidestep skirt skulk slide slink slip sneak steal tergiversate tiptoe

be noncommittal beat around the bush duck the issues hem and haw play it close to the vest sit on the fence tergiverse tread warily weasel

confront face meet take on

plod