on the qui vive

ریشه

From French 'qui vive' meaning 'who lives'. Originally used as a military command to be on the lookout.

مثال

• The security guards were on the qui vive for any suspicious activity.
• Living in a dangerous neighborhood, she was always on the qui vive.
• The soldiers remained on the qui vive throughout the night.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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