to relax and trust people, even though this means that you might let yourself be upset or do the wrong thing. If someone does not do this, you can say that their guard is up
She was not ready to let down her guard and confide in him.
Synonyms and related words
To rest, relax or do nothing
sit back
rest
relax
2
to stop being careful, for example in a game or when you are being attacked
We cannot afford to drop our guard.
Synonyms and related words
To ignore something, or to not pay attention
ignore
put aside
write off
drop/lower/let down your guard
phrase
DEFINITIONS2
1
to relax and trust people, even though this means that you might let yourself be upset or do the wrong thing. If someone does not do this, you can say that their guard is up
She was not ready to let down her guard and confide in him.
Synonyms and related words
To rest, relax or do nothing
sit back
rest
relax
2
to stop being careful, for example in a game or when you are being attacked