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look out

• be vigilant and take notice.
• "‘Look out!’ warned Billie, seeing a movement from the room beyond"
Similar: beware, watch out, be on (one's) guard, be alert, be wary, be vigilant, be careful, be cautious, pay attention, take heed, heed, keep one's eyes open, keep one's eyes peeled/skinned, keep an eye out, be on the qui vive,
• search for and produce something.
• "I've got a catalogue somewhere and I'll look it out if you're interested"

lookout noun

• a place from which to keep watch or view the landscape.
• "a fortified lookout tower"
Similar: observation post, lookout point, lookout station, lookout tower, watchtower, tower, post, coastguard station,
• used to indicate whether a likely outcome is good or bad.
• "‘What if he gets fits?’ ‘It's a bad lookout in that case.’"
Similar: outlook, prospect, view of the future, future, chances, expectations,


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