present participle of lower one's guard

present participle of safe-guard

To be careful and alert to the possibility of danger.

Synonym of lower one's guard

Synonym of keep one's guard up

Alternative form of fox in the henhouse

plural of fox guarding the henhouse

present participle of guard one's tongue

(religion) A tutelary angel watching over a particular person in monotheistic contexts. / (figuratively) A person who watches over another.

Someone who guards, watches over, or protects. / (law) A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis). / (law) A person legally responsible for an incompetent person.