On The Qui Vive (Noun)
Meaning
Lively attentiveness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The tourists were on the qui vive for any sign of the elusive wildlife on the safari tour.
- As the deadline for the project approached, the team was on the qui vive, working diligently to meet the requirements.
- The audience was on the qui vive, eagerly awaiting the announcement of the award winners.
- The hikers were on the qui vive for any indication of a sudden storm brewing in the mountains.
- The detectives were on the qui vive, scrutinizing every detail of the crime scene for clues.