Quote
1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.
“She keeps you on your toes and that wakes you up.”
- Andrew Garfield, on his Amazing Spider-Man costar and girlfriend, Emma Stone. (People)
Definition
1. Definition - Study the definition.
alert, ready
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
If you are standing around and not expecting anything to happen, you may be leaning back on your heels. If you want to be ready to spring into action, however, like if you’re playing the outfield in a baseball game, you’d better be on your toes!
When Andrew Garfield says that his co-star Emma Stone keeps him on his toes, he means that he never knows what to expect from her. He’s got to be ready for anything at any moment. Clearly, he likes that quality, because she’s his girlfriend, too!
Do you know people who really keep you on your toes?
Examples
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“You have to be on your toes at this job. Anything can happen!”
“The weather around here definitely keeps you on your toes. It can change in an instant!”
“Sometimes it’s hard being your friend, but at least you keep me on my toes. “
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