What is the Meaning of the Expression
DROP YOUR GUARD?

Definition:

to drop your guard means to relax your defences and allow yourself to be vulnerable.

Example:

1. It can be difficult to drop your guard and make new friends as an adult.

2. The fighter was overtired and he dropped his guard for a split second. The other competitor hit him hard and knocked him out.

3. Whatever you do, don’t drop your guard in the job interview and start talking a lot about unimportant things. Stay in control of what you say the whole time.

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