Be careful when crossing the road.

Meaning: This is a warning to someone to pay attention and be cautious while crossing a street to avoid accidents.

Choice of Words: The verb be is used to express existence or a state of being. Careful means to take precautions to avoid danger or harm. Road is a paved way for vehicles to travel on. So, Be careful when crossing the road means to take precautions while walking across a street.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Be careful when crossing the street.
• Look both ways before crossing the street.
• The crossing guard was very helpful to the children.
• Hold adult's hand while crossing.
• Always look both ways before crossing the street.
• Walk safely, hold adult's hand when crossing the street.
• Look both ways before crossing the street, cars can come from anywhere.
• Player ran fast, crossing finish line first.
• The little boy looked both ways before crossing the street.
• Athletes ran swiftly, crossing the finish line.