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conduct oneself carefully

[kənˈdʌkt wʌnˈsɛlf ˈkɛrfəli]
verb phrase
comportar-se com cuidado
1. to behave in a cautious and prudent manner; to act with deliberation and care to avoid mistakes or harm
She conducted herself carefully during the negotiation to avoid any misunderstandings.
Ela se comportou com cuidado durante a negociação para evitar mal-entendidos.
2. to move or act in a restrained way, being mindful of one's surroundings and circumstances
The diplomat conducted himself carefully in the sensitive political situation.
O diplomata se comportou com cuidado na situação política delicada.
Synonyms
behave cautiouslyact prudentlymove carefullyproceed with cautiontread carefully
Antonyms
act recklesslybehave carelesslyconduct oneself recklesslyact imprudently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportar-se com cuidado; agir com cautela
common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
se comportar com cuidado
standard usage, common in business and diplomatic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
agir com cautela; se portar com cuidado
informal usage prevalent in conversational Portuguese
Portugal
comportar-se prudentemente; portar-se com cuidado
formal usage, common in literary and official contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

watch one's step
tread on eggshells
be on one's best behavior
walk the line
keep one's head on a swivel
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