The English We Speak: On their toes
Update: 2025-12-09
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This expression is about causing someone else to stay alert and ready for anything. Learn how to use it here.
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stays alert گوش به زنگ ماندن، آماده( هوشیار) ماندن Keep someone on their toes کسی را به حالت گوش به زنگ (آماده) نگه داشتن slightly tense کمی مضطرب (تحت فشار) on the ball سرحال و قبراق بودن، حواس جمع بودن، تیز و بز بودن