Grammar fix
mind out!
British warning
A British warning telling someone to move or be careful near a danger.
expression
How oftenNow and then
LevelB2
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Mind out! The cyclist is coming through.
My grandmother still says 'Mind out!' whenever I’m carrying something hot or walking near the edge of the pavement.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Mind out the car!
Say: Mind out! There’s a car coming. / Mind the car!
'Mind out!' is used by itself; before a noun, British English normally uses 'mind', as in 'Mind the step'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Warn someone of danger right now
Where commonInternationalBritish
watch out!A widely used warning about immediate danger.look outA short, urgent warning when danger is close.
mind out!You're here · British: warn someone to move or avoid nearby danger.