Fear · Feelings and energy

be wary of

be cautiously afraid

To be careful because someone or something may cause a problem.

B2 common speech & writing

be wary of

This vs that

I’m cautious because it may be risky

I’m wary of that website.

I’m actively searching for one

I’m on the lookout for a reliable website.

Hear it in real life

Shall we take the shortcut through that alley?

I’m wary of it after dark.

Play the conversation

I’m wary of websites that ask for my bank details straight away.

Which sounds natural?

Psst — which one would you actually say?

The mistake everyone makes

Not: I am wary ~~with~~ online sellers I don't know.

Say: I am wary of online sellers I don't know.

Use 'wary of' before the person or thing you distrust.

Say it together

Whole chunks natives use with it.

be wary of ___

Be wary of anyone who asks for your password.

I’m wary of making a decision before I’ve checked the details.

More for talking about fear.

I'm scared stiff

I was scared stiff when the lights went out.

Feelings and energy · Fear: the words around “be wary of”.

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Your turn: say it out loud

I’m wary of unfamiliar online sellers.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

be wary of

be cautiously afraid

“I’m wary of websites that ask for my bank details straight away.”

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