Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Learner’s Word of the Day=>Keep (someone) on their toes


An English Language
Learner’s Word of the Day

keep (someone) on their toes   Audio Pronunciation
 
Function: idiom

Status: informal

Meaning:
to cause someone to be alert and prepared to deal with problems
Examples:
<Taking care of three kids really keeps meon my toes.>
<The boss made regular inspections in order to keep employees on their toes.>

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