Be wide

v.

Heard in Armagh, Cork and Limerick

To be cautious, alert, or on your guard.

In use

Be wide 4 him hi, he's slyer than a fox in a hen house!

Posh English

Be thoroughly on your guard with that fellow, for he is more cunning than a fox in a poultry coop.

Same phrase, other counties

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