on one's toes

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What does on one's toes mean?

Attentive, active, busy or alert.

How to pronounce on one's toes

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “on one's toes”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “on one's toes”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “on one's toes” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.