The idiom "keep someone on their toes" originates from the image of someone being poised and ready for action, much like a person on their tiptoes, and it is used to describe a situation where someone is kept alert, attentive, or mentally and physically active. It is also often used in situations where people need to stay vigilant and prepared for unexpected events.

What is the origin of the idiom "keep someone on their toes" and when to use it?

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to [keep] {sb} on {one's} toes

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英語での「 keep somebody on one's toes」の定義と意味

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