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OFF GUARD
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Dictionary entry overview: What does off guard mean?
• OFF GUARD (adjective)
The adjective OFF GUARD has 1 sense:
1. not prepared or vigilant
Familiarity information: OFF GUARD used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not prepared or vigilant
Synonyms:
napping; off-guard; off guard; off her guard; off his guard; off one's guard; off your guard
Context example:
found him off his guard
Similar:
unready (not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond)
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