APAD: Keep your head on a swivel

最西边的岛上
楼主 (文学城)

 

"Keep your head on a swivel" means to be constantly alert and aware of your surroundings, implying that one should be looking around frequently to observe potential dangers or unexpected events. It suggests a state of heightened vigilance and awareness.  

The phrase likely originated from the physical act of turning one's head quickly and repeatedly, as if it were mounted on a swivel.

Other ways to express the same idea include "keep an eye out," "be watchful," or "stay alert".

Example:
"When you're walking through a crowded market, it's a good idea to keep your head on a swivel and watch out for pickpockets."

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Alright, in this ever changing and sometimes chaotic world, let's keep our heads on swivels and our feet firmly on the ground.

Cheers!

 

 

硅谷居士
Thanks for sharing!
最西边的岛上
welcome. In office, 1 just needs to turn chair than head;-)
硅谷居士
Some folks have better social awareness in workspace.
暖冬cool夏
Let's keep our heads on swivels and our feet firmly!
暖冬cool夏
A good one! Only so can we survive in the turbulence:)
最西边的岛上
Sure。码工're special human species IMHO ;-)
最西边的岛上
4Sure。With us doing our best, may "God" bless us all. Amen!
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7grizzly
Don't forget taking a deep breath from time to time and
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7grizzly
considering the lilies of the field for a while.
最西边的岛上
U r right, the flower season has started :-). Hello Spring!!
移花接木
哈哈哈,大学时我一个老师就有点这样,头经常不自主的swiveling,有一次期末考试他监考,他刚走过去,有个人立刻作弊,
移花接木
不幸的是此时,老师的头正好swivel 了
最西边的岛上
哈哈 very funny, 作弊 being caught in the act;-). Kudos 2 老师的脖子!