on toes
IDIOM
on to :به طرف، به بر، سوی
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English Dictionaryon (one's) toesReady to act, alert
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Idiomson toeson (your) toesaware and energetic.
Acting classes and occasional work in clubs keep the actor on her toes. Bob always looked for difficult assignments because he believed that challenging work helped him stay on his toes professionally. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
on one's toesalert, ready to act
The speaker kept the audience on their toes by asking many interesting questions.
The teacher asks the students many questions to keep them on their toes.
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on one's toes adj. phr.,
informal Alert; ready to act.
The successful ball player is always on his toes. Compare: HEADS-UP, ON THE BALL.
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