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Learn Business English vocabulary with our Phrase of the Week!
Each week, we introduce a new phrase to help you sound more natural and confident in your professional communication.
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This week's phrase:
BE WARY /ˈweri/ OF something
to be careful about something that might cause problems or harm
Be wary of offers that seem too good to be true. They are likely to be scams.
When negotiating contracts, be wary of unclear terms.
Be wary of relying too much on one client. It's always a good idea to diversify your business.
What should I be wary of?
Did you know?
Many English learners confuse wary and weary. These two adjectives have completely different meanings!
Now you know that wary means cautious. If you are wary of something, you're careful about potential risks.
Weary means exhausted. If you are weary of something, it means you're very tired of it.
BE WEARY /ˈwɪri/ OF something
formal
to be very tired of something
I'm weary of endless meetings.
I'm getting weary of constantly working late. I need a break.
She's weary of hearing the same excuses.
Quick Quiz Type the correct adjective: wary or weary.
