off one's guard
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The phrase 'off one's guard' combines 'off' (meaning not in a state of) and 'guard' (referring to a state of watchfulness or protection).
مثال
- He caught me off my guard with that surprise question.
- She was off her guard when the thief stole her purse.
- You should never let your guard down and be off your guard.
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- not prepared or vigilant “the blow caught him napping” “caught in an off-guard moment” “found him off his guard”